Note Making / Note Taking

 NOTE MAKING

Note making is a skill to record important details with the essence of information.

It saves time and your energy as it gives a quick glimpse of more information. 

Note making skill improves with regular practise. 

The good note helps you to -

• Stay active and engaged during lectures, reading and revisions.

• Understand what you are learning.

• Clarify your thinking.

• Be selective and identify the key ideas.

• Remember the material studied.

• Organize ideas and make connections.

• Plan and structure written assignments.

• Review and revise before the examination.

Features of Note -

• Best note gives a clear understanding of the concept.

• It  develops meaningful learning skills.

• It provides better understanding of a topic.

• Different styles or methods highlight important facts.

• It provides a perpetual record.

• It is useful as a quicker go-through for theoritical subjects like OCM & Economics.

• It distinguishes between main points and details.

Procedure of Note Making -

• Read the passage provided.

• Underline the important sentences. It helps to make headings and subheadings.

• Make a rough note first so as to get an idea.

• Organize them in logical order or sequence for the final note.

• Use the appropriate note making format.

• Do not change the idea or the message of the passage.

Points to remember for note-making format :

• Avoid using long sentences as headings or titles.

• Never lose the main idea of the passage.

• Ignore information which is less important.

• Be brief, clear and specific.

• Use logical sequences of information.

• Use suitable design for presentation.

• Do not keep any blank  or incomplete point.

• Do not include your own understanding.

• Use abbreviations.

• Make your note more memorable by using features or styles.

Difference between Note-taking & Note- making :

Note-making and Note-taking are different skills.
Note-taking               Passive process - contains main points and supporting details. At a glance’ view with complete  information. Useful in lectures/ while reading.	Note-making               Active process - Focused writing skill Concrete and infused presentation. Connects all relevant concepts and words. Selective style or  chosen mode of presentation.

-Sunil Pandit. Pune