Cornell Notes for Better Studying

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Objective

I can organize notes using the Cornell method to improve studying.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    According to a Princeton University study in 2014, students who took notes on a laptop wrote an average of 310 words, while those who wrote on paper only averaged 173.

  2. 2

    The Cornell method involves dividing your paper into three distinct sections: The Cue Column, The Notes Column, and The Summary Column.

  3. 3

    The Outline method is probably the simplest one of them all, and involves recording the details of the lecture or book you’re reading in a bullet list.

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Practice

3 questions

1

Describe the three main sections of the Cornell note-taking method and what each section is used for.

2

What is the purpose of the 'Cue Column' in the Cornell note-taking method, and how should it be used during and after a lecture?

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Exit ticket

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Explain how to use the Cornell method for taking notes, including the purpose of each section (Cue Column, Notes Column, and Summary Area).

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