DOs, Prepare before listening/reading, Identify: main ideas / concepts, Keep notes brief and to the point, Use symbols to save time (& + = ≠ ≤ ≥), Use abbreviations (e.g., info, ex., gov., int.), Use keywords, not full sentences, Look for headings, subheadings, signposts, Note definitions (“first define the term…”), Note examples (“let’s look at an example…”), Note sequences/processes (“the first step…”), Identify conclusions / “take-home message”, Use arrows to show connections (↓ ↘ ↗), Include dot-points, Include subheadings, DON'Ts , Write down everything word for word, Copy whole sentences, Copy large chunks of text, Write full detailed paragraphs, Ignore preparation before listening, Write without thinking about purpose, Use long, complete sentences (time-consuming), Waste time writing articles/prepositions/auxiliary verbs, Wait until the end to identify key ideas.

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