 The
Cornell Note format can be used for ANY subject area; for
taking notes on a literature book or
story; even for an activity or
for a quiz.
First
~ put a proper heading on your paper.
Fold
you paper so you have two columns ~ the left column is about 1/3 of
the writing space and the
right column is about 2/3 of the writing
space. the easiest way to do this on notebook paper is to
fold the left edge over to the red margin
line on the right and make a crease.
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LEFT SIDE
Write Larger / Bolder
Write NEATLY
Leave space between ideas
Main Ideas
Key Concepts
Vocabulary Words
Heading From Text
Book
Math Operation / Concept
Questions |
RIGHT SIDE
Bullet Information / include page numbers
Write NEATLY
Abbreviate - be concise and specific; use arrows
- Details; Explanations;
Examples; Pictures / Diagrams
- Definitions
- Important Information Found
in Reading
- Steps to Solve a Problem
- Answers
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Using color, highlighting, and underlining will help you visualize
and set off important information.
Write your notes on the front side of the paper. On the back,
you can summarize the information
later to help you review.
For a prepared note taking page that you can print, click
here.
Other views of this method can be seen
here,
here, and
here. |
Cornell Note Taking