PAPERmaking! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY ® Volume 9, Number 1, 2023
x Useful for summarizing and reviewing lecture content in preparation for exams x Encourages concise, clean, and organized notes You can also use the charting method when you need to compare and contrast similar terms or ideas. Cons The disadvantages of the charting note-taking method include: x Not suitable for lectures that don’t provide the structure beforehand x Need to spend time preparing your note pages in advance x Difficult to use during lectures or meetings with heavy discussions If it’s di fficult to categorize the content, then it will be challenging to apply the charting method. 5. The mapping method Mapping is a favorite note-taking method in both the education and business worlds. When learning or covering complex, abstract information, mapping can help eliminate the fuzziness around highly involved topics. While visual learners tend to prefer this method, it’s useful for anyone trying to connect big ideas and themes and discover how they flow from each other. Here’s how you can put the map note-taking method to use:
Write the main topic at the top of the page
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x Create one branch for each subtopic, stemming from the topic before it x Continue dividing the subtopics downward and outward on the page x Add relevant notes directly under each subtopic
The final result should be a web or hierarchy of information, similar to a flow chart. Mapping allows you to be creative, using colors or symbols to represent how ideas compare or relate. You can map notes by hand or digitally. Pros The advantages of the map note-taking method include: x Effective for reviewing and studying by reorganizing original notes into a map x Encourages deep learning and understanding of complex topics x Promotes visual learning and memory recall The mapping method is visually appealing and a great way to rewrite your original notes during a study or review session. Cons The disadvantages of the map note-taking method include: x Need to be conservative with the use of space to ensure all notes fit within a single map x Requires revising notes to prevent confusion x May be time- consuming if it isn’t clear how ideas branch from each other The mapping method is not always ideal for taking your first round of notes since it can be difficult to gauge how The sentence note-taking method is the simplest and least structured method. When the lecture content itself is not outlined, then the sentence method can help give your notes a slight structure that the topic is missing. The sentence method is particularly useful for fast-paced lectures that cover a lot of content. It works for either handwritten or digital notes. To practice the sentence note-taking method, follow these steps: x Using lined paper, record content, such as terms, facts, or ideas in sentences x Move to the next line for each new point x Number each new sentence as you progress through the lecture content Learners who have nothing prepared ahead of a lecture tend to naturally jot down notes in sentence form, making it a note-t aking method that’s straightforward for everyone. much space you will need. 6. The sentence method
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