The Cornell Method of Note Taking |
2 1/2 inches
Reduce ideas to concise jottings and summaries as cues for reciting.
| 6 inches
Record the lecture as fully and as meaningfully as possible.
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| Cornell Method | This
sheet demonstrates the Cornell Method of taking classroom notes. It is
recommended by experts from the Learning Center at Cornell University. |
| Line drawn down paper | You
should draw a line down your note page about 2 1/2 inches from the left
side, or use the paper that law students use which already has a wide
left margin. On the right side of the line simply record your classroom
notes as you usually do. Be sure that you write legibly. (See hints for
recording notes below). |
| After the lecture | After the lecture
you should read the notes, fill in materials that you missed, make your
writing legible and underline any important materials. Ask another
classmate for help if you missed something during the lecture. |
Use the recall
Column Key Phrases
| The recall column on the left will help you when you study for your tests. Jot down any important words or key phrases in the recall column. This activity forces you to rethink and summarize your notes. The key words should stick in your mind. |
| Five R's | The Five R's will help you take better notes based on the Cornell Method. |
| Record | 1. Record any information given during the lecture which you believe will be important. |
| Reduce | 2. When you reduce your information you are summarizing and listing key words/phrases in the recall column |
| Recite | 5. Cover the notes you took for class. Test yourself on the words in the recall section. This is what we mean by recite. |
| Reflect | 7. You should reflect on the information you received during the lecture. Determine how your ideas fit in with the information. |
| Review | 9. If you review your notes you will remember a great deal more when you take your midterm. |
