31. CORNELL NOTES (Writing)

Description: This proven method helps students keep their notes organized. The Cornell Notes act as a scaffold of prior learning.

Application: Use Cornell Notes when students need to take notes from lecture, video, PowerPoint, etc.
 
Process:  Tell students to divide the paper as shown and place a header on the top of the paper that includes name, date, and topic/title of notes.  Ask students to create notes about the key points from the assignment. Remind them that the notes could be in the form of linear notes, a graphic organizer, or an outline. Direct the students that the left side is used to recall the major points from the assignment or to ask questions for clarification. Remind students that the Cornell Notes are not finished until they summarize the assignment/notes and that they should review the notes several times.
 

Reference and/or for more information:
31. Cornell Notes
Pauk, W. (2001) How to Study in College 7th ed. Houghton Mifflin Company
http://lsc.cornell.edu/LSC_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf