The Cornell Note Taking Method
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2The Cornell Note Taking Method
Organize! Record! Question! Recite! Review!
The Cornell Method, if applied and practiced, should result in an improved ability to organize significant points and
better retention of material. Efficient note taking is the first step to improving your grades. If you learn how to take
organized notes you will find it easier to study and review for exams!
Step
Description
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Draw a line down the left side of your notebook page, about 6.5 cm from the left margin and
Before class
another line 4cm from the bottom of the page
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starts
rganize
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Write the date in the upper right hand corner
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your page
Write the course code/name in the upper left hand corner
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Place the lecture title on the upper middle portion of your sheet
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Keep the notes you take in class to the right side of the line
ecord notes in
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Indent major supporting details beneath each main idea
class
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Try to use no more than one line for each item
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Leave space between topics to add information if needed
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At the end of class write a short summary at the bottom of the page regarding the main points
covered in class
Formulate
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After class formulate questions or point out main ideas in the right hand column
Q
uestions after
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Writing down questions will help you clarify the point and strengthen your memory
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class
When it comes to test time you’re already prepared questions will be a good start for exam-
studying
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Cover the note taking column with a sheet of paper and recite the answers to your questions
ecite your
or cue-words aloud in your own words.
questions
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It is important to recite the answers in your own words because it will help you remember the
content more efficiently
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eview each
Spend at least 10 minutes every week reviewing all your notes.
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It is proven that if you review notes more frequently you are more likely to retain the
week
information for an exam
Sources:
lsc.cornell.edu/LSC_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf
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