2. Making note-taking an effective strategy
Note-taking is a strategy for making information meaningful
The importance of working memory
3. Highlighting important information
4. Headings highlight structure
Learning to use the topic structure strategy
Do some individuals benefit more from headings than others?
Topical summaries and overviews
Outlines and Graphic Organizers
PART II: Connection strategies
What this means for note-taking
PART III: Applying your strategies
How taking notes in a lecture is different from taking notes from text
Are there special strategies for taking notes in lectures?
Helping you select what’s important
Organizing information / Helping you make connections
12. Learning style and individual differences
How individual differences affect your strategy
Personal preferences and strategy choice
13. Choosing the right strategy
Assessing the text and the task