3.3. Note - Making

 3.3. Note Making

Note - Taking and Note - Making

 Both the skills are totally different.

Note - taking is a passive process which is undertaken during lectures.

- Note - taking at glance gives a complete view of a paragraph or any content which contains the main points and supporting details of what is heard (during lectures or speech).

- Taking notes while reading from different books and present for different purposes.

- Note-making  is  a  more  active  and  focused  ‘writing  skill’  where  a  concrete connection between all relevant concepts and words is drawn to infuse or connect all thoughts together by a method. (points, tree diagram or a table etc.)

Similarities  between  Note-taking  and  Note-making

- Both provide the students with material for easy reference, preparation and study during an examination.

- Both aid the students in remembering facts easier as it utilizes both reading and listening senses.

- Both have the same purpose, that is for the students to excel in their studies.

- Both help the students to concentrate better and effectively.

NOTE-TAKING AND NOTE-MAKING

       

Note -taking	Note- making
- Only jotting down points, involves no sight interpretation	-  Helps student to see each point clearly along with its link or connection with each other
-  Very little changes are required	-  Easier to change the notes made
-  Taking  points  from  one  source  at  a time	-  Involves  the  taking  of  points  from different sources.
-  Less understanding	-  More understanding
-  Points or notes are written in full form. Points   given   by   sources   are   taken directly.	-  Note making is often in short form.
- Only gives the early configuration for the whole topic.	-  Helps  the  students  in  capturing  its main key.
- Notes are made from sources. They are hand-made since the time available is limited.	-  Constructed by the learner themselves, in  hand-made  or  in  computer-typed form

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• Procedure of Note - Making

1. Read the passage provided carefully.
2. Underline the important sentences. It helps to make heading and subheading.
3. Make a rough note first so as to get an idea.
4. Organize them in a logical order or sequence for the final note.
5. Use the appropriate note making format.
6. Do not change the idea or the message of the passage.

• Note - Making Format

            There is a fixed note making format. One needs to follow this note making format in order to have a clear and unambiguous understanding from it. The note making format hs -

Heading

        It shows the title or the heading of note.

Subheading

        As the name suggests, a subheading is a subdivision of the main topic. One can use as many subheading as he or she wants.

Point

    Below subheading, there are some points which are the part of the main topic.

Sub-subheading       

        One can add more headings below the points for showing the category, types, advantages etc.

Key or Keywords

        The key portion of the note shows the various codes, symbols or the abbreviation  used. It helps to get a clear understanding of the keys used in the note making.   

Format of the note making

Heading / Title of the topic 1.      Sub heading 1 a.       i) point 1 a.             Sub sub-heading 1.      ii) a. sub point 1 2.      ii) b. sub point 2 a.       iii) Point 2        2. Sub – heading - 2            2. i) Point 1            2. ii) sub heading                    2.ii) a. sub point 1                    2. ii) b. sub point 2            2. iii) point 2   Key

   

• Points to remember for Note Making Format

1. Avoid using long sentences as heading or title.
2. Never lose the main idea of the passage.
3. Ignore information which is less important.
4. Be brief, clear, and specific.
5. Use logical sequencing.
6. Use proper indention.
7. Leave no spaces to avoid confusion.
8. Do not include your own version or understandings.
9. Use abbreviations.
10. Make your note more memorable by adding colors, drawings, and symbols.

• Styles / Different formats of Note Making

1. Tables
2. Charts
3. Line Graph
4. Tree Diagram
5. Pictograms
6. Maps
7. Plans.

• Example of Note Making

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