PAPERmaking! g! FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY ® Volume 9, Number 1, 2023 Cons The disadvantages of the Cornell note-taking method include:
x Not suitable for lectures with heavy terminology and statistics x Requires summarizing information immediately following the lecture x Need to prepare notes pages before the lecture The Cornell Method is typically geared toward abstract subjects with central ideas rather than facts and data. 3. The boxing method The boxing method of note-taking is geared toward those who are visual-dominant learners. Similar to mind- mapping, boxed notes allow learners to see how ideas are connected and flow from each other. You can take boxing notes by hand or digitally with the help of tools like a lasso tool, which allows you to easily group items together. The boxing note-taking method uses the following steps: x Add topic headers for each core idea and expand with notes directly below each topic x After completing notes for each header, draw a box around the entire note section and header The final page will appear as multiple different-sized boxes neatly containing each core topic and its notes. From there, you can either mind map by drawing connecting arrows between ideas or leave the boxes separate. By grouping topics in clusters, learners can take deeper dives into each subtopic while still understanding how ideas are related. Pros The advantages of the boxing note-taking method include: x Divide the page into two columns x Encouraging learners to rewrite notes into boxes, which reinforces retention x Helping improve recall with visual representations of ideas and how they connect x Promoting clarity and brevity due to the need to condense notes into boxes The boxing note-taking method is suitable for people who like to prioritize the aesthetic look of their notes and enjoy being creative. Cons The disadvantages of the boxing note-taking method include: x Not suitable for people who want a quick, efficient, and hierarchical solution x Requires already having an existing understanding of how ideas are connected x Can distract learners with how notes look rather than focusing on the content itself The boxing method doesn’t make sense for lectures or meetings that aren’t covering multiple core ideas or topics that aren’t easy to assign to specific boxes. 4. The charting method The charting note-taking method is one the most effective methods for fact- and data-heavy lecture content. When the lecture content is highly structured and uniform, the charting method provides an efficient way to keep up with the materi al. Because this method is based on facts and keywords, it’s a beneficial way to memorize information and test yourself with recall exercises. It’s less ideal for abstract concepts and ideas. To follow the charting method, take the following steps: x Determine what topics the lecture will cover x Divide the page into multiple columns, each with its own relevant keyword x Record relevant notes under each applicable keyword You can take charting notes by hand if you have a ruler or another way to divide up your page neatly. Or you can take charting notes digitally using a simple word processor or even a spreadsheet. Pros The advantages of the charting note-taking method include:
x Relevant for content that requires memorization and keeping track of facts and statistics
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