Topic 3- Task#2

• Bring all notetaking materials with you to class. Have several pens and pencils as well as your notebook.
• Write quickly so that you can include all the important information in your notes. Do this by writing abbreviated words such as med for medicine, using symbols such as % for percent, and writing short sentences.
• Check with other students to be sure you did not leave out important information
• Complete all assigned readings before you come to class. Your teacher will expect that you have done this and will use and build upon this information.
• Keep your attention focused on what your teacher is saying. Listen for "signal statements" that tell you that what your teacher is about to say is important to write in your notes. Examples of signal statements are "The most important point..." and "Remember that..." Be sure to include in your notes information that your teacher repeats or writes on the chalkboard.