History of Cornell Notes

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History of Cornell Notes

• Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter
  Pauk
• Designed in response to frustration over student
  test scores
• Adopted by most major law schools as the
  preferred note taking method

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Why Cornell Notes?

• Designed as learning tool, not just a recording
  tool
• Dependent on a 3-part learning process
• 1. Note taking
• 2. Review Notes Identify Questions
  Main Ideas
• 3. Summary/Reflection

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Why Cornell Notes?

• Designed to be used as a study and reference
  guide
• 1. Fold notes to quiz self or study buddy
• 2. Dated notes for quick reference
• 3. Main topics for quick reference
• 4. Inquiry for test prep real learning
• 5. Summary for quick overview

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Why Cornell Notes?

• Results of AVID data collection show student
  reference to Cornell Notes as key to academic
  success

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Teaching Cornell Note taking

• Share history of Cornell Notes
• Model note taking on overhead
• Teach abbreviations, shortcuts, symbols
• Practice questioning skills
• Provide time for collaboration
• Value note taking by grading notes
• Compare achievement pre/post note taking

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How To Take Good NotesLearn shortcuts

• Abbreviate
• Paraphrase
• Use symbols, diagrams, pictures
• Leave space to later include
• any missed information

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How To Take Good Lecture Notes

• Look and Listen for Clues

• Speaker raises voice or says this is important
• Speaker writes on board or overhead
• Speaker lists items The three main points are
• There were two key reasons for

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How To Take Good Textbook NotesIdentify
Important Points

• Anything in bold print
• Titles
• Margin Notes
• Anything underlined or
• highlighted