Taking Notes from Readings
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This document provides guidance on effective note-taking from readings. It outlines the reasons for taking notes, such as understanding content and developing critical thinking skills. A step-by-step note-taking process is described, including pre-reading to make predictions, reading to understand the main ideas, clarifying unfamiliar terms, and asking questions. Formats for organizing notes are also discussed. The document stresses the importance of reading critically by evaluating arguments and considering different perspectives rather than accepting all texts at face value. Effective note-taking is summarized as keeping materials organized with publication details and page numbers for reference.
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- 1. Taking Notes from Readings Today we will look at: - reasons for note-taking - deciding on the relevance of a reading - steps in the note-taking process - different formats to use - reading critically - a text to practice - suitable iPad apps
- 2. Why do we take notes from a reading? What happens if our notes are not suitable?
- 3. The Reading Techniques Step 1a: Pre-Reading to predict the content. - title - abstract or summary - headings or subheadings - pictures or diagrams - make a prediction - think about what you already know on this topic
- 4. Step 1b: Reading - read the whole article once without stopping - underline or highlight any unfamiliar words or expressions - read quickly - use your eyes only Write one or two sentences stating the ‘gist’ or overall meaning of the article.
- 5. Step 2: Summarise for understanding - read each paragraph two or three times - check you understand it and the main idea - close or cover the article - write a one sentence summary of the paragraph
- 6. Step 3: Clarify - work out any words or expressions you do not understand - try to do so from the context (those parts surrounding the word or expression) How? - use an English-English dictionary - try working it out from the context (better) words that mean the same expressions that explain the meaning expressions either opposite or contrasting with the word
- 7. Step 4: Ask Questions Who? What? Why? When? Where? How? about the text Think about writing down your questions and the answers.
- 8. Extended Reading Skills 1. Do you agree with the points made? 2. Why do you agree or disagree? 3. Is your opinion based on knowledge of the issue? Is there anything that could be used for the assignment (essay) question? 5. Does it help you think of ways to develop your ideas for the assignment? 4.
- 9. Reading Critically To read critically means not judging a text until you have: - understood the message being put forward - evaluated the evidence supporting that message - evaluated the writer's perspective. If you read uncritically you may accept texts and arguments which are flawed, biased and subjectively written.
- 10. NOTE-TAKING: Getting Organised 1. Keep them together in a safe place e.g. a folder. 2. Write down or photocopy the publication details. 3. Include page numbers when taking notes. 4. Make sure you include sufficient details. 5. Only note important points in your summaries.
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- 26. Prepared by Gregory Quinlivan, Language Support Teacher, AMK Campus of JCU Singapore