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#Cornell note taking how to

A margin that introduces a topic, a body that expands on it, and a footer that summarizes it. When the CNS is used in this way, it becomes an incredibly powerful tool for education. Conclusions should always answer the question 'why is this important?', and the summary should answer it. This should be done not only at the end of a class or lecture but at the end of every single page. Within the footer, a brief conclusion on the content that features in the margin and the body is really useful. That's why the CNS is so effective.įinally, there is the summary section at the bottom of the page. Because you have written a key topic in your margin, making links and associations in the body with a key point is seamless. The great thing about the CNS it is makes this very easy to do. So it's always important to really focus on writing with precision in this section. Ultimately, the body is the most important part of the CNS system. So the CNS body expands on key points and provides context. You will write next to North America this continent has three countries the US, Canada, and Mexico.

For example, alongside 'Asia' in the margin, you will write in the body that the continent has a population of 4.436 billion. The main part of the page (AKA the body) is where the margin's information will be expanded on.

By writing major points in the margin, the CNS helps a reader to write organized notes, and quickly pinpoint where relevant content is. For example, if studying geography, it is here major continents like 'Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe' would be written. The resource can be found in the reference section of this website under Alier & Garland.The left side of the page that forms the margin is where key points from the content are written. Below is a sample of key points taken from a section from the Solar system chapter called "The Inner Planets".Then students can use the method on their own to help study effectively. Check student understanding of the summarizing technique and reteach if necessary.

Finally, have students complete a third section independently.

After students finish, go over the notes together and decide on the main points for each section and determine the best summary that focuses on the objectives. The teacher will monitor progress by walking around the room guiding and answering questions.

For the next section have students work with partners to fill in the Cornell notes sheet (or have them make their own in their notes) together.

This will serve as a good review and help students learn the new skill.

#Cornell note taking how to

For the model start with a recently learned text and go over the details of how to take notes on something they are already familiar with.

As always, it is important to model and guide students through examples before they do this activity on their own.

This lesson is more structured in terms of following the text subheading and then summarizing key ideas and objectives.

Use the Cornell note-taking method to summarize and identify key points from sections of text.