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Chapter 6 Listening and Taking Notes Effectively n. Preparing to Listen n. Listening Barriers

Chapter 6 Listening and Taking Notes Effectively n. Preparing to Listen n. Listening Barriers n. Remembering What You Have Heard n. Note-taking Basics n. Note-taking Strategies n. Notetakers n. Reviewing Notes Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 6 Objectives After completing this chapter, the student will be able to n

Chapter 6 Objectives After completing this chapter, the student will be able to n n Understand how to listen more effectively. Recognize the barriers to listening. Appreciate which types of note-taking styles are available. Understand how to benefit from a notetaker. Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Preparing to Listen Understand “active listening. ” n Sit up front. n Avoid distractions.

Preparing to Listen Understand “active listening. ” n Sit up front. n Avoid distractions. n Maintain a positive attitude. n Get plenty of sleep and food. n Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Possible Listening Barriers Unfamiliar vocabulary n Speaking too fast n Off-topic discussion n Learning

Possible Listening Barriers Unfamiliar vocabulary n Speaking too fast n Off-topic discussion n Learning difficulties n Insecurities n Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Remembering What You Have Heard Ask questions. n Write down questions. n Participate in

Remembering What You Have Heard Ask questions. n Write down questions. n Participate in discussion. n Record lectures. n Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Note-taking Basics Listen for main ideas. n Leave plenty of white space for notes.

Note-taking Basics Listen for main ideas. n Leave plenty of white space for notes. n Review notes soon after taking them. n Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Note-taking Strategies Shorthand n Outlining n Notes within textbook n Cornell System n Your

Note-taking Strategies Shorthand n Outlining n Notes within textbook n Cornell System n Your own style n Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Note-takers Review notes with note-taker or classmates. n Stay focused during class. n Prepare

Note-takers Review notes with note-taker or classmates. n Stay focused during class. n Prepare before class. n Don’t take the note-taker for granted by missing class. n Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reviewing Notes Review notes within two days. n Fill in blanks and summarize ideas.

Reviewing Notes Review notes within two days. n Fill in blanks and summarize ideas. n Freewrite about the information. n Recite notes with a classmate. n Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 6 Review What have you learned about…? n Preparing to Listen n Listening

Chapter 6 Review What have you learned about…? n Preparing to Listen n Listening Barriers n Remembering What You Have Heard n Note-taking Basics n Note-taking Strategies n Notetakers n Reviewing Notes Baldwin The Community College Experience Copyright © 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.