Learning Task 4: Active Note-taking
This learning task will involve using the outlines that you created in Learning Task 2. Read the instructions carefully before starting the learning task.
1. PART A - Use the outline that you created in Learning Task 2 to take notes. Take your notes in the original Google Document that your outline was created in. You can access the Google Document here:
2. Watch the TED Talk below and take notes using your outline. Make sure to turn on the subtitles. There is a transcript available to help you.
3. PART B and PART C - These will be completed with your group members in a new Google Document. For Part B, answer the questions on the document. For Part C, work with your group members to write a complete set of notes from the TED Talk using The Cornell Method. After your notes are complete, write a short summary. Make sure that your summary contains the main arguments from the TED Talk.
This note-taking method uses three tables: a main notes section, a questions or "cues" section, and a "summary" section.
- Main notes: These are the notes that you take during class. These might be arranged according to a linear format/outline form or even in a pattern format.
- Questions/Cues: These are written after the class or lecture. Review your notes and write any questions and comments that you may have in this section. You can also use this to write vocabulary words and definitions.
- Summary: This is where you write the main points or arguments that the lecture makes. Write this section in complete sentences.
References:
Oxford Learning. (n.d.). 5 effective note-taking methods. Retrieved from https://www.oxfordlearning.com/5-effective-note-taking-methods/
Smith, S. (2016). Styles of notes. Retrieved from https://www.eapfoundation.com/listening/notetaking/styles/
Review: The Cornell Method
Questions
Cues
Vocabulary words
Main Topic
Subtopics
Supporting Details
** Can be written in linear or pattern format
Summary
- Write main points or arguments of lecture
- Complete sentences, please!
Assignment Note: Only one Google Document has been created for the purpose of demonstration.