The Study Skills Programme
Active listening
Listen to Helen ’ s audio on active listening here by opening the hyperlink . You will need
a pen and paper as there is a note-taking activity at the end .
Let ’ s recap
Active listening is essential for making effective and useful notes . Helen mentioned 5 things that are necessary for active listening . These are :
1 . Preparing to listen – thinking about what you already know about the topic 2 . Focusing on what ’ s being said 3 . Thinking and engaging with what ’ s being said ( remember , to mentally challenge points ) 4 . Making notes of the key points 5 . Writing your notes in your own words .
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