Copy the following notes into the “Notes” section of your binder.

Directions: Copy the following notes into the “Notes” section of your binder.

Mr. Pandit’s Guide to Cornell Notes

What’s so cool about the Cornell Note system? They will: • keep you organized. • make things easier to learn. • help prepare you for college! • work! • make note-taking more fun. Don’t let the word “Cornell” scare you.

The Setup • Your paper should be set up thusly (in this manner):

The 5 R’s of Notetaking

1. Record • 1. Write your MLA heading at the top-left of the page. • 2. During the lecture, write the terms/key points in the “Cue Column” (left side). • 3. Take the actual notes in the right side area called “Note Taking Area” • 4. Skip a line between ideas and topics.

Important! (Don’t need to copy) • 5. Copy notes verbatim (exactly as written) • 6. Develop a shorthand of your own, such as using "&" for the word "and". • 7. Write clearly. If you can’t read your notes later, what’s the point in taking them?

Here’s what your paper should look like so far (1). Notice: The MLA Heading Lecture Title Cue Column has important points Notes in Note-Taking Area

2. Reduce (Copy) • 1. At the end of the lecture, summarize important information in the summary area. • 2. Create your own questions based on the Note-Taking Column. • 3. Writing questions helps to clarify meanings, reveal relationships, establish continuity, and strengthen memory. • 4. It also sets up a good stage for studying for your exam.

Here’s what your paper should look like so far (2). Notice: Line skipped between topics. Shorthand

3. Recite (Copy) • 1. Cover up the Note Taking column and use the Cue Column to quiz yourself on the information. • 2. Try to remember the notes you took. • 3. This will develop your long-term memory.

4. Reflect (Copy) • In the summary area, write your own questions about the notes. • This trains the mind to find and categorize vital information • Leads to more efficient memorization

5. Review (Copy) • Spend at least ten minutes every week reviewing all of your previous notes. • Doing so will help you retain a great deal of your information. • Will help prepare you for an exam.

Here’s what your paper should look like so far (5). Notice: Summary Area

So now you know the Cornell System! Let’s recap the system. • Why is it important to take notes properly? • What always goes on the top-left of the page? • What goes beneath that? • What do you write in the Cue Column? • Tell me some things about the Note-Taking Area. • What do you write in the summary area?

Let’s Review the 5 R’s • Describe the “Record” process. • What does “Reduce” mean? • How can you “Recite” notes? • Describe the “Reflect” process. • How can you “Review” your notes?

CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve just learned: • how to take effective notes using the Cornell System! • how to study the notes you’ve taken!

Copy the following notes into the “Notes” section of your binder.