11/2/2011 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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Not all letters or numbers must be every outline, but there must be at least two points under each outline section,so when you have an"A." in your outline,you must also have a "B";and if there is a "I."There must also be a"2."And so forth. Types of outlines: • A topic outline uses only short phases to suggest ideas • A sentence outline uses full sentences(or very brief paragraphs)to show the development of ideas more fully • If your teacher requires an outline,ask which type is preferred Note Taking Skills When taking notes in class: • Start with a sharp pencil and a good pen • Sit close enough so that you can hear and see well • You should be able to easily copy down anything that is written on the board Class Notes:You don't need to write down everything • Pick out key ideas and jot them down • Ideally,you should listen 80%of the time and write 20%of the time • Sort out what's important carefully for the main points • Put them down in your own brief words Class Notes: Use abbreviations wherever possible • Use ex,to mean example, sci.to mean Science, hw,to mean however,etc. • Create your own abbreviations • Don't be so creative that you can't remember what everything means Class Notes:listen for clues about what's most important • Most teachers will tell you either directly or indirectly which concepts will be on your exams-be observant • Mark those concepts with a star in the margin or in some way to remind you later Class Notes:Write Legibly • You may have to write quickly, but also try to write neatly • Pages of notes are completely useless if you can't read them later Book Notes: Know What Information You Have to Find • Find out from your teacher exactly what information you'll need to include • The more you know about what you are looking for,the easier it will be to find and write good notes about it Page 27 of 30