Can someone explain to me how to do Cornell notes? I do not understand the concept of taking notes, and then making notes from that.
These sites have excellent explanations and diagrams about doing Cornell notes.
http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html
http://www.bucks.edu/~specpop/Cornl-ex.htm
http://wiki.43folders.com/index.php/Cornell_Notes
Here are some websites that tell you how to take Cornell Notes. What you don't do is take notes some other way and then transfer them to a Cornell form afterward. It works best if you use the Cornell Notes form in the first place.
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http://wiki.43folders.com/index.php/Cornell_Notes
http://www.bucks.edu/~specpop/Cornl-ex.htm
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Thank you soooooo much!!! These websites helped me A LOT. We've been needing to do these type of notes while we're reading the Odyssey but I never figured it out. Thanks again!
You're very welcome.
Certainly! Cornell notes are a popular note-taking method that involves a systematic approach to organizing and reviewing lecture or reading materials. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do Cornell notes:
1. Setting up the page: Divide your paper into three sections. Leave the rightmost section, about one-third of the page, blank for now. On the left side, allocate a larger space for taking your actual notes, and at the bottom of the page, create a smaller space for a summary.
2. During the lecture or while reading, take notes in the left section. Do not try to write everything down verbatim; instead, focus on capturing the main ideas, key points, and relevant details. Use abbreviations, symbols, or bullet points to keep your notes concise and easy to review.
3. After the lecture or reading, review your notes and identify the main ideas or heading topics. Write these headings on the right side of the page, corresponding to the notes taken in the left section. These headings will be the cues or prompts for the information you have learned.
4. Fill out the right section with the main points and supporting details that relate to each heading/topic. It's important to put the information in your own words and be concise. This step encourages active recall and helps strengthen your understanding of the material.
5. Once you've completed your notes, take a moment to summarize the entire page at the bottom. Write a brief summary that captures the key points from your notes. This step helps reinforce your understanding and serves as a quick review tool.
By following these steps, you have effectively consolidated the information into a concise and organized format. The main advantage of Cornell notes is the clear structure it provides, making it easier to review and study later on.
Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you use this method, the better you will become at taking effective notes and retaining information.