Pomodoro and Cornell study technique: PART 1
having an exemplary method for taking and reviewing notes is imperative if you want to improve your understanding of the material covered in class.
Cornell note-taking method
the Cornell method is a note-taking method that aims to improve grades by creating a more efficient note-reviewing system
the page is split into three distinct sections (the note-taking area, the cue column and the summary area) and each has a specific purposes
during the lesson notes should be recorded within the "note-taking section". in this section of the page aim to write notes that are as complete and informative as possible. when you get to summarizing the notes, it will be helpful as you will have more to work from
the cue column is the area to the side of the page where words that are specific but relatable to the notes go. this column plays a major role when it comes to reciting the information and assessing how much of the information you truly understand. these words should act as gentle reminders or prompts for the content covered in the "note-taking area". filling in this column should be left until after class when more time can be allocated to thinking of a suitable word
the summary should reiterate the content from the "note-taking area" and rephrase it in a simpler way that uses fewer words. it can be found at the bottom of the page and makes it easier, at a glance, to see what is covered in the notes
as you can see due to the colour coding each section works together in this method to achieve the 5 R's of studying
recording meaningful facts and ideas in the "note-taking section". at this point, it doesn't need to be neat. just an area to quickly get important information down
in the clue column choose a specific relevant word for each paragraph to act as clues for what the paragraph as a whole is talking about. This helps to clarify meanings, reinforces continuity and improves memory
cover up the note-taking section and, using those "specific relevant words " in the clue column try and write down the information from the notes from memory. using this method of reciting means that you can visibly see the gaps in your knowledge
find out how the notes are relevant to your course of study or class and make your own opinions on the process or organisation. Knowing its relevancy helps to avoid it being forgotten as it implies that you have a deeper understanding of the matter
spend at least 10 minutes a week going over the notes and testing yourself on the subject matter in order to fully ensure that you understand
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