Note+Taking+Skills

= Note-taking =

Why is it important for you to learn to take notes?
You don't want to be accused of **plagiarism** (passing off someone else's ideas as your own).
 * Information is easier to remember and make sense of, if you **write it down.**
 * It is more productive to work from notes rather than photocopied sheets or internet printouts (half the work is already done!)
 * You should never copy a sentence or paragraph word for word **unless** it is a **direct quote. Why?**

**Preparation is the key to successful note-taking**
You must do some initial preparation to help you to easily and quickly take down notes to complete your assignment. > Be clear what your topic is and stick to it! If you are unsure clarify what is required by asking your teacher. > Make a list of **KEYWORDS** related to your topic (you might
 * 1) ** Identify your topic **
 * 1) ** Keywords **

The above activity is designed to help you practice identifying key words in a piece of text.
 * [|Fact Frenzy - Note-taking Skills] **

[|Graphic Organisers] This resource provides advice on using graphic organisers to teach and assess thinking skills. 21 graphic organiser examples and 13 templates are provided for use in class with further information about other graphic organisers.

[|Coburg High School illustrates how to use Lotus Organisers] This is a handy little video in which students from Coburg High School illustrate how to use the Lotus Graphic Organiser. This organiser would be a great tool for students to use as they read through a course topic or as a tool to review at the end of a course topic. Great visual tool that could prove very useful for exam revision.