There are several strategies to take notes effectively in lectures. First, focus on listening because what the speaker says is important. Keep your mind active, and pay attention to any material that is repeated .Also, involve yourself by thinking of examples as the speaker talks. Listen closely to introductory and closing remarks, and try to compare between them. Another useful strategy is identifying main purposes and functions of a lecture. This helps you have a clear vision on it, and take the global notes. Finally, try to use symbols and abbreviations. For example, w.o : without and so on . To conclude, these are some useful tips for a successful lecture note-taking.
Hajar ZAMOUR
Mohamed First University
Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador
Morocco
