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Communication Skills-I Gowher Ahmad Naik, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 5: Note Taking & Note Making

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction
5.1 Importance of Note Taking
5.2 Methods of Note Taking
5.2.1 Cornell Method

5.2.2 Outline Method
5.2.3 Mapping Method
5.3 Writing Meeting Notes
5.4 Reasons for Making Notes

5.5 Steps for Effective Note Making
5.6 Methods of Note Making
5.6.1 Sequential or Linear Note-Making
5.6.2 Pattern Note-Making or Mind-Mapping
5.6.3 Fishbone Diagram

5.6.4 Effective Note Making
5.7 Note Making vs Note Taking
5.8 Summary
5.9 Keywords

5.10 Self Assessment
5.11 Review Questions
5.12 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

z Assess the importance of note taking
z Discuss the Cornell method, Outline method and Mapping method of note taking
z Assess the relevance of note making
z Discuss the steps in effective note making

z Explain the methods of note making
Introduction

Note taking is the practice of recording information captured from a transient source, such as an
oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture. Note taking is an important skill for students, especially
at the college level. Unless you have an extraordinary memory, effective note taking will be will

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