Importance of Using Note Taking Techniques

1. Helps you to study far more easily and efficiently.

1.1. "Direct Quotation"

1.1.1. Is a Note-Taking technique that reproduces another author or persons work by using quotation marks.

1.1.1.1. Steps in applying Direct quotation

1.1.1.1.1. Use direct quotes in the middle of a paragraph.

1.1.1.1.2. Use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the quote.

1.1.1.1.3. Use the exact words from the original text and show your source.

1.2. Summarizing

1.2.1. Eases the studying/reviewing experience of the learner by taking "IMPORTANT" pieces of information or keynotes and taking out more irrelevant information. Then combines them into a shorter version of something.

1.2.1.1. Steps in applying Summarization

1.2.1.1.1. Read and understand the text carefully.

1.2.1.1.2. Think about the purpose of the text. Ask what the author's purpose is in writing the text?

1.2.1.1.3. Select the relevant information.

1.2.1.1.4. Find the main ideas - what is important.

1.2.1.1.5. Change the structure of the text.

1.2.1.1.6. Rewrite the main ideas in complete sentences.

1.2.1.1.7. Check your work.

1.3. Paraphrasing

1.3.1. Paraphrasing aims to achieve a greater understanding of the meaning of an author or person using different types of words. In other words, it can be compared to "Laymans terms"

1.3.1.1. Steps in applying Paraphrasing

1.3.1.1.1. Read the passage several times to fully understand the meaning.

1.3.1.1.2. Note down key concepts.

1.3.1.1.3. Write your version of the text without looking at the original.

2. To memorize certain meanings.

3. To review topics or lessons even when long after you've learned it.