How do you take notes while reading?
Helpful tips
- Write notes in your own words instead of copying down information from the book.
- Avoid over-highlighting.
- Wait until the end of a page to take notes so that you can better focus on what you are reading and so that you can try to summarize in your own words rather than copy.
Should I take notes while I read?
Read Actively: Do not take notes or highlight as you read; this tends to break up your flow and diminish your understanding. It also isn’t very productive, because you don’t know if the first sentence is worth taking notes on until after you have read the third sentence, which might be the real point of the paragraph.
What are the five R’s of note taking?
Record – there should be somewhere to take our notes (obviously). Reduce – there should be somewhere to summarise those notes. Recite – there needs to be an easy way to test ourselves using our notes. Reflect – our notes should be related to other notes we’ve already written.
What are the rules of note-taking?
This format provides the perfect opportunity for following through with the 5 R’s of note-taking:
- Record. During the lecture, record in the main column as many meaningful facts and ideas as you can.
- Reduce. As soon after as possible, summarize these facts and ideas concisely in the Cue Column.
- Recite.
- Reflect.
- Review.
What are the five methods of note-taking?
The Cornell Method.
How can I improve my note-taking skills?
Top Ten Tips on Note-taking
- Don’t write down every word.
- Decide what is important.
- Be an active listener/reader.
- Use symbols and abbreviations.
- Use colours.
- Revise your notes as soon as possible.
- Be consistent.
- Improve your handwriting.