Note-taking: Part 2


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Unit summary


In this unit you have seen how abbreviations and symbols can be used when taking notes, and you have discussed the advantages and disadvantages of two ways of taking notes. You have also looked at linking and word boundaries.


1 Circle 1, 2 or 3 to complete each of these statements about note-taking. a. Using abbreviations and symbols …


1. saves time. 2. shows that you are intelligent. 3. stops other students using your notes.


b.


If you use abbreviations and symbols, … 1. everyone must understand them. 2. your lecturer must understand them. 3. you must understand them.


2 Delete the wrong options in this statement so that it is true for you.


I don’t know how to use any / can use a few / use a number of abbreviations and symbols when I take notes.


3 Mark each of the different lecture types a–e below as follows. L – I think making linear notes is the better approach.


M – I think making a mind map is the better approach.


a. The lecture compares how successful one thing is compared with another and examines the reasons.


b. The lecture runs through the history of an organization.


c. The lecture is on an issue that affects everyone. It also gives examples of how the issue affects particular people in particular places.


d. The lecture is about a successful person and outlines what he achieved in his life.


e. The lecture states that a problem exists, examines its causes and then proposes some solutions.


For web resources relevant to this book, see: www.englishforacademicstudy.com


These weblinks will provide you with help on note-taking as well as a variety of ideas for making mind maps.


Listening


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