Chapter 5

A reason that audio recorders can be used effectively in lecture is because you can

Use them when the instructor speaks fast

Research notes are unique in that they

use source cards (for the bibliography) and information cards (for content).

A prerequisite for improving your handwriting is

A desire to improve

The power process: "I create it all" is about

Feeling powerful and knowing you can change your behavior and responses

What is the best way to listen to an instructors lecture

Sit as close to the front as possible

An effective method for keeping your notes well organized is to

Take notes using key words

The Cornell format of note taking includes a cue column that is used

To list potential questions or key words generated from the note column

When taking notes for an online course it is helpful to

Write discovery and intention statements to capture key insights

During a lecture if you hear something you disagree with you should

Write down your disagreement and continue to focus on the rest of the lecture

The Cornell format of note taking consists of

a cue column, a notes section, and a summary.

Mind mapping helps you in the note taking process because it

involves both left brain and right brain functions.

Effective note taking consists of three parts:

observing, recording, and reviewing

Note taking is useful only if you

participate as an energetic observer in class.