Notetaking Part 3
Directions: Take a few moments to reflect on your Part 1 and Part 2 experience for notetaking
and then answer the following questions:
QUESTIONS YOUR ANSWER
1. Describe the notetaking style you used in Part 1 and I used the mind mapping method for Part 1 because
why you chose that style. I found it to be a great way to organize my thoughts
visually and stay on track with the main ideas of the
video.
2. Which notetaking style did you prefer most? Your I prefer the mind mapping method for notetaking
original one or the Cornell Method? because it helps me to more easily understand,
remember, and retain what I have heard.
3. How well did you take notes? What worked and I think I took notes fairly well. I was able to stay
what did not work? focused on the key concepts and capture the main
points of the video. However, I could have been
more organized when taking notes and should have
taken more notes overall.
4. If you were to have a quiz on each of these videos, I think I would do well on a quiz on each of these
how well do you think you would do and why? videos, because I was able to capture the main
ideas and organize my thoughts in a way that I can
easily access.
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5. Which notetaking method will you continue to use I will continue to use the mind mapping method for
now that you have learned about different types of notetaking. It is an effective way to organize my
notetaking? Why? thoughts and keep track of the main points of the
video. Additionally, it helps me to remember and
understand my notes better.
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