Cornell Notes

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• Cornell Notes

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Advantages

• This a method for mastering information, not just
  writing down what the teacher says.
• It is efficient
• It prepares students for the next step in the
  learning process.

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Cornell Notes

• Made Simple

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Step 1

• Divide the paper into sections.

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Step 2

• Write your
• Name
• Date
• Period
• In the upper right of the paper

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Name Date Period
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Step 3

• Write the topic of the notes.

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Name Date Period
Topic
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Step 4

• Record
• notes from
• lectures,
• readings

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Name Date Period
Topic

• Record notes in paragraphs, skipping lines to
  separate information logically.
• Strive to get main ideas down. Facts, details,
  and examples are important, but they're
  meaningful only with concepts.
• Use abbreviations for extra writing and listening
  time.
• Use graphic organizers or pictures when they are
  helpful.

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Step 6

• Refine the notes

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Topic
Name Date Period
CUES
NOTES

• 2. Check or correct incomplete items
• loose dates, terms, names
• notes that are too brief for recall months
  later
• 3. Read the notes and underline key words and
  phrases.
• Read underlined words and write in recall cues in
  the left-hand column
• These are in addition to the questions.

1. Write Questions Dates Terms Names
5. Write a reflective paragraph about the notes
at the bottom of the page.
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Step 7

• Recite

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Name Date Period
Topic
Fold on the line to quiz yourself
REFLECTION KEY TO MEMORY!!