The Study Skills Programme
Introduction and welcome
Welcome to the note-taking module . In this module , we ’ ll take you through the basics and give you opportunities to practise your note-taking . You ’ ll also have the opportunity to compare your notes with another student ’ s notes who has completed exactly the same activities .
Watch , listen and take part to get best possible experience from this module . We ’ re with you every step of the way .
Contents
• Introduction – a summary of the content of the module and information on why effective note-taking is so important .
• Active Listening – a guide to how to actively listen when someone is speaking , together with an opportunity to practise the skill .
• Cornell note-taking – a tried and trusted method of taking effective notes .
• Common abbreviations – an explanation of why abbreviations are so useful when taking notes and guidance on producing your own personalised list of abbreviations .
• Taking notes in the classroom – an opportunity to bring all your note-taking skills together .
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