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Cornell System of
Notetaking
Begin by writing the date and the topic of the lecture
at the top of the paper. Draw a vertical line about 2" from
the left margin of the paper. This is called the recall column.
During the lecture record your notes in the space to the right of
the vertical line. After class, write down key words or questions
in the recall column that will serve as cues for the notes you have
taken during the lecture.
| Write Down
Key Words or Questions
After class jot down key words or questions
that will serve as cues for the lecture notes you have taken
in the right-hand column. |
Take Lecture
Notes in This Column
Record lecture notes in simple paragraph form.
Skip lines to separate ideas. Use abbreviations. |
Cover up the right-hand column and quiz yourself.
Write a summary of your notes at the botton of each paqe.
Other Notetaking
Methods:
- Write notes in outline form
by using a standard Roman numeral format.
- Write notes in paragraph form.
- Create pictures or
visual maps in your
notes to add another dimension to the information.
Updated: 9/12/05 /std
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