Methods And Importance Of Note Making

Methods And Importance Of Note makingThis book contains different note do regularity actings which spate be used during the academic period. germ has put antecedent fiver primary(prenominal) note making methods as Split-page data format, plat/ standard format, caput stand for, synopsis Format and drumhead and Prompt format aiming on FEST program. Author has discussed the importance, the advantages and disadvantages of to distributively one note making method. later on(prenominal) having a briny idea on each note making method author has experiment each method with FEST subjects. At the end author finalize thatSplit page Format Communication body of work SkillsDiagram/Pattern Format Computer engine roomMind map PhysicsOutline Format MathematicsQuestion Prompt Format Ethics, as the most effective note making method for each subject.CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONThe Importance of Note-MakingDuring FEST program we meet many modules. With regarding to its own behavior we shake up to follow learning techniques to recollect each(a) the important points. As we crowd outnot hold them all in our mastermind, we will have to use a record to gather all the info. To record something we have to meliorate our listening skills. As we record something we will have to pay our attention for our work. That record fag help us to sequestrate and understand the lesion in a later time and saves our time. So it is precise important to consider effective notes.During lectures, lecturer give ups more(prenominal) information than shows in slides. Sometimes they give useful tips for assignments and for exams. So it is very(prenominal) important to carry by dint of down hints.When we ar in a classroom or in a lecture hall, we moldiness concentrate our mind on the lesion to grab all the information and to comprehend the lesion. That kind of a concentration is built by making notes.So Note-making is very important as it involves us in the learning process. And whenever we read something we have to write down important points as we gitnot hold them on mind.Making notes allows us to reduce the information in to manageable size. When we be cartooning for exams a lot of material has to be covered. The key points should be extracted from lecture notes and text books.It is an aid to exam revision. Making notes helps to think and understand the subject.The history of Note-Making goes far most 1979. Tony Buzan was the person who invented the concept of Mind Mapping. With utilize images and patterns he developed the main idea up to a successful invention. So now it has become most popular among most of the academic students.Types of Note-Making MethodsNote-Making mainly involves with selecting, analyzing, summarizing and organizing information. Although there were many Note-Making methods with different strategies, we only consider five methods that suits for FEST program in this research.1.2.1. Split-page Format. ( A narrative Note-Making me thod)In Split-Page Format method the page should be divided in to two towers and in one column there will be standard notes and in the other, the summery. This method burn be used to write down lecture notes.1.2.2. Diagram/Pattern Format. (A visual Note-Making method)In Diagram/Pattern method the information is presented with utilize a diagram. The main surmountic and the related ideas should be linked together as it implies a complete meaning. This is a kind of visual learning technique.1.2.3. Mind Map. (A visual Note-Making method)In this method the information and important points are presented through a map which contains images. With linking one another, the information can be elaborated concord to our own creativity.1.2.4. Outline Format. (A narrative Note-Making method)In this format the information is presented as an outline with using titles, sub titles that are numbered according a procedure.1.2.5. Question and Prompt Format. (A narrative Note-Making method)The main p oints of a lesion can be highlighted across a series of questions and with relevant answers.When winning lecture notes it should be more accurate and consisted. With improving the habit to use SQ3R technique it allows us to take most important points on lectures. After reorganizing them it reveal the way to review and revise the note. A note-Making method is only one category that comes under study skills. But up to now we can see more methods that can follow to achieve improvement in study. So we can follow any of them to reach the target.With the technological development the Note-Making method has stepped in to computer /notebook. So now it has changed its name as Electronic Note-making method. Most of the students use word processors because it is salutary-heeled to forward.Objectives and Scope of StudyAcquire the skills to puddle effective notes using various methods.ModulesCommunication Study SkillsComputer technologyPhysicsMathematicsEngineering EthicsNote FormatSplit-Pa ge formatDiagram/Pattern formatMind mapOutline formatQuestion Prompt formatThrough the research I have investigated different Note-Making methods. fin main Note-Making methods have taken to be concerned. The investigation covers the advantages, disadvantages and the feasibility of each method. And each Note-Making method is experimented with FEST modules. Module have been chosen concerning on its behavior and the relevance with the method as belowSplit-Page format Communication and Study Skills2 Diagram/Pattern Format Computer Technology3 Mind-map Physics4 Outline Format Mathematics5 Question and Prompt Format EthicsAcquire the skills in technical writing.Understand the requirements for a dissertation.Identify the main sections of a dissertation.Achieve proficiency in using indulgent excessivelyls to aid technical writing.Present critical and argumentative views.Learn to write, abstract and draw conclusions.Overview of StudyChapter 1 1.1 Importance of Note-Making.1.2 Typ es of Note-Making methods.1.3 Objectives and Scope of Study.1.4 Overview of Study.Chapter 2 2.1 Introduction.2.2 Implementation of Different Note Formats in Various Fest Subjects.2.2.1 Split-Page Format.2.2.2 Diagram/Pattern Format.2.2.3 Mind-Map.2.2.4 Outline Format.2.2.5 Question and Prompt Format.2.3 Discussions and Conclusions.Chapter 3 3.1 Study Contributions3.2 Recommendations for Future Developments in Note-Making Methods.REFERENCES.CHAPTER 2EFFECTIVE NOTE-MAKING METHODS FOR FEST PROGRAM2.1 IntroductionIn the lectures we have to take a much struggle to catch all the important points and to understand with them. So it is very important to get prepared before the lectures with referring to past lectures and with the things to be taught. After deciding the Note method according to frame work we will be able to have a good Note which concludes all main points. When writing down the main points abbreviations, phrases and images can be helpful to manage the time.This chapter conc ludes five main Note-making methods and their adoption in FEST modules. When selecting the appropriate Note-Making method, the behavior of each subject had to be considered.Communication and Study Skills is establish on both theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge. Methods like Split-Page, Outline and Question-Prompt can be used to make CSS notes. But Split-Page format becomes most adapted as it carries standard notes and summery.Computer technology holds theory as well as practical. In most theory parts it concludes title, sub titles definitions and examples. CT notes can be summarized with a unique pattern like a diagram. So Diagram Format is the most able method which complies with CT notes.If we talk about Physics, it is a combination of theory, practical and calculations. Mind map can be used to emphasize the formulas, definitions and the key ideas in an informatory manner.As Mathematics draw out formulas, definitions and calculations, Outline Format can be used to ma ke notes on theories as well as calculations.Ethics is mainly based on theory. So through Question and Prompt Format all the notes can be factorized.We should have a sense to select the most suitable method in various occasions.2.2 Implementation of Different Note Formats in Various Fest SubjectsThe information and data needed,When making notes we copy the main points on lectures as well as text books. And we will have to refer web sources, journals, written reports and articles to gain extra knowledge.The questions that rise during lectures and our own ideas hold an importance. All the types of data should be presented through a simple note.The data collection scheme,When making a note we have to follow a data collection strategy. First of all we will have to make a specific objective and a clear definition on the data collection. Second thing is the data collecting mode. It can be quantitative or qualitative. In quantitative data collection strategy it is short to read and tran sfer. But in qualitative data collection strategy it needs a long time to differentiate and find out. Otherwise the data mode can be evaluated after deciding it as simple, compound or difficult.The conditions applied in notes,Note-Making is not an easy task as it appears. It needs skills to result a better product. We should find materials that are not too difficult or complex. In this case well organized material can help to reduce time. We have a good note after selecting, analyzing, summarizing and organizing those materials.2.2.1 Split-Page FormatThe easiest method to take down notes is Split-Page Format method. In this method the page should be divided in to two parts. The unexpended side must have a width of 2.5 inches and the right side must have 6 inches. The right side is to note down the lecture notes and the important points.And the left business line is to write the key words and the summery of the notes.But in some books it is said that page should be divide in to th ree sections and in the left side it is for own comments and questions, the next part is for write down standard notes and the last part is for the summery. So we can use either way to make a good note.Advantages This method is mainly composed to make lecture notes. And it produces a well organized note. When revising the note, the summery and highlighted points make it much easier. As we note down the questions that comes through the lesion, when recalling the lesion we can make much attention for those problems.Disadvantages This kind of a note is not visually attracted. We will have to write down all the main points in the right side, so it takes much time.feasibleness The main points, questions and summery is overviewed together.Speed reading techniquesBasic steps bullock for an effective reading.SQ3R, SQ4R, SQ5RS check up onQ Question5R Read, Recite, Reduce, Reflect, ReviewSPEED READING TECHNIQUESSQ3R -1.a useful technology for absorbing written information.2.It helps t o create a good psychogenic framework of a subject3.it helps to set study goals.S SurveyQ Question3R Read, Recite, ReviewSQ4R method,S SurveyQ Question4R Read, Recite, Relate, ReviewSQ5R method,S SurveyQ Question5R Read , Respond, Record, Recite, ReviewFIGURE 2.1 Examples of Communication and Study Skills Note using Split-Page Format.2.2.2 Diagram/Pattern FormatThis method is more visual than the Split-Page format method. According to this method the information can be displayed through a pattern as diagram. The main progeny is to be written at the top of the page. After that the related ideas should be added. The main effect and the sub topics/ideas should be connected each other as it arouses a complete sense.Advantages Very easy to use and it doesnt take much time to draw diagrams. It is much attractive and therefore it makes very convenient when recalling. Through diagram format it is easy to remember the information.Disadvantages When using Diagram format method we will have to limit the points. in that respectfore some key points can be neglected. The main idea is not viewable, only the important points are viewable. It is not easy to extent when information is lot. It is difficult to state complicated ideas through such a short format.Feasibility Through this method the main idea can be presented as a flow of key points.Computer meshworkDefinitionPurpose (4)Network classification (6)Network archiScaleWireless TechWired techConnection methodNetwork topologyTerrestrial microwaveWireless local area networkBlue ToothCommunication satelliteLanWanManPanVPNCANActive WorkingClient ServerPeer to Peer reprobate PairCoaxial CableFiber OpticsEthernetWireless LanGHnBusStarRingMeshFIGURE 2.2 Examples of Computer Technology Note using Diagram Format.2.2.3 MindmapMind mapping method is bit difficult than other methods as it needs critical thinking. It is a composition of both images and words which present a lot of information through creativity.This method differs with other traditional methods as it is based on many skills such like, thinking planning, organizing and concerning.The topic/ principal should be displayed at the middle of the page. The key ideas and the concepts are the next to be noted. The topics and sub topics can be highlighted with using many shapes. But all the concepts are to be added in a short format. Symbols and images can be added as the suitability. The concepts and their topics should be linked with free lines or arrows.To make it more attractive we can follow many colors as accordance.Advantages It is easy to learn and apply and helps to reveal inner abilities as creativity. It provides a summery in a illustrative way. And it is easy to extend and add more points.Disadvantages Only the person who have made it can understand, others cant. It is hard to express much complex concepts through Mind mapping. This method cannot be used to take instant notes.Feasibility Make the subject more illustrative and comprehensive with its nature.2.2.4 Outline FormatWhen we are taking usual notes, the Outline Format is mostly used. Actually this method is based on organizing information with using a numbering system.It should be started with an initial topic written as no.1. After that the sub topics should be displayed as 1.1,1.2,1.3The descriptions that are under those sub topics can be numbered as a),b),c)When we take away another topic it should be displayed as no.2.The relationship is shown by the order of the numbers.Otherwise the topics can be started at the margin and then the subtopics can be indented.Advantages It is easy to learn and easy to use. This method can be used to take notes in the classroom. There will not be any information loss as it is well organized. It is very easy to understand as it is more descriptive.Disadvantages It doesnt include a summery and the important ideas hidden among the details. So this is not a good method to recall before exams.1.Transformation 1.1. Translationa. Vertical pillow slip (y=f(x)+k),a.1 Vertical shift up (k 0)a.2 Vertical shift down(kb. Horizontal shift (y= f(x-h)),b.1 Horizontal shift to the right (h 0)b.2 Horizontal shift to the left (h 1.2. Compression and draw outa. Vertical Stretch and Compression (y = a.f(x))a.1 Vertical Stretch(a1)a.2 Vertical Compression(0b. Horizontal Stretch and Compression (y = f(a.x)b.1 Horizontal Stretch(0b.2 Horizontal Compression(a1)Feasibility Most of the subjects are accordance with the Outline Format.FIGURE 2.4 Examples of Mathematics Note using Outline Format.2.2.5 Question and Prompt FormatThis method is more likely with Split-page method. But the difference being that, in QP method the questions that are based on study objectives will be displayed in the left side. And in the right side there should be the answer for that question. When we make questions we will have to go through all the lesions and to catch main points. This kind of a procedure makes the subject mor e understandable.Advantages When we are going through text books or study guides, it is very important to note down the question arouses and their answers in order to use them near exams. The things that are more concern able are highlighted, so it is very important.Disadvantages There is no summery, Only the important points are highlighted. Therefore whenever we want something in detail we will have to refer back to the text books. There are no any visual aids, so it doesnt make any pleasant feeling when seeing notes.Feasibility This format has the ability to enhance the main points in a Question prompt way.Moral principles governing the rights and wrongs of human conduct.The principles that are accepted by individuals or social groups.Self-Interest, Tribalism, civil societyIt is the field of applied ethics which sets standards for engineering obligations to the public, their clients and the profession.Goal-moral autonomy, underlying skills and proficiencies.Moral principles, u tilitarianism, justice model, human rights modelEngineering Ethics1.What are ethics?2.Why study ethics?3.What are engineering ethics?4.What are the Objectives of studying engineering ethics?5.What are the ethical decision models?FIGURE 2.5 Example of Engineering Ethics Notes using Question and Prompt Format.2.3 Discussion and ConclusionsAlthough there were many Note-making methods all of them are based on summarizing, organizing, analyzing and selecting important factors. We meet different modules, when we go through FEST program. With regarding to the feasibility of each Note-making method, we have to select most comparable format to use with subjects. When we are making ordinary notes in the class room, Outline Format is the most suitable one to use. When we are taking lecture notes Split-Page Format becomes most suitable as it consist of details as well as summery. Diagram/Pattern Format and Mind-mapping method can be considered as visual methods. Although Diagram Format method is easy to use and learn than the Mind-Mapping method, there occur problems in expanding data area in Diagram method. Mind-Mapping method is more famous among the present generation as it vast many abilities.As the first thing, it is to choose the most suitable Note-making method for the subject. It helps to remember more information that can be used in a later time. And also it makes much easier to recall the subject.CHAPTER 3CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NOTE-MAKING METHODS3.1 Study ContributionsThrough this research I was able to discover different Note-Making methods which suits for FEST modules. By then I could bring out the skills to make effective notes. Additionally I was introduced to technical writing criteria. It helped me to recognize the main qualities and behavior of a technical writing system. More overly this report made me aware on the requirements of a dissertation and its main sections. Most of the knowledge has to be caught from web s ources. And that thing taught me, how I can contribute soft tools for such a research. Mainly I could accomplish most of the objectives as I was expected.3.2 Recommendations for Future Development in Note-making MethodsFor future development in Note-Making, we can use more abbreviations and short hands for a better time management. We can improve this skill by involving with official shorthand language more time. As a memory aid mnemonics can be added to our notes. With highlighting, annotating and underlining key points, we will be able to notice most important factors. dating and numbering pages will also be helpful when organizing the lesions. Making notes on our own words helps to comprehend the lesion. There should be a space for critical comments as well as blank spaces. So I think that sort of thing can make a change in Note-making methods in near future.