Note Taking Systems Overview

Introduction

• Five effective note taking systems discussed
• Each system represented by Street Fighter characters

1. Outline Method (Ryu)

• Characteristics:
  • Straightforward and hierarchical
  • Simple structure
• How to Use:
  • Create top-level bullet points for main lecture points
  • Use lower-level bullet points for details
  • On paper: space out main bullet points or summarize at the top
  • On computer: easy to add and format bullet points (ex: Evernote, Byword)

2. Cornell Method (Chun-Li)

• Characteristics:
  • Developed by Walter Pauk in the 1950s
  • Divided into three sections
• How to Use:
  • Divide paper into cue column (left) and note taking column (right)
  • Add a summary box below
  • Take notes in the right column during class
  • After class, fill in questions in the cue column and write a summary
  • Designed for reviewable notes without reworking

3. Mind Map Method (Dhalsim)

• Characteristics:
  • Represents thoughts and connections visually
• How to Use:
  • Start with a main topic in a circle at the center of the page
  • Branch out with subtopics in a tree structure
  • Useful for organizing ideas (e.g., blogging)

4. Flow Method (Blanka)

• Characteristics:
  • Holistic approach to learning
  • Opposed to rigid transcription styles
• How to Use:
  • Focus on understanding and representing the material in your own way
  • Not focused on recording verbatim notes
  • Use arrows, branches, and sketches to visualize connections
  • Aim to learn and document in a single pass

5. Write on the Slides Method (Zangief)

• Characteristics:
  • Simplistic and convenient
• How to Use:
  • Print lecture slides and write notes directly on them
  • Slides mirror the lecture flow, providing a timeline view
  • Less writing needed since slides contain key information

Conclusion

• Summary of five note taking systems
• Encourage viewers to determine which method suits them best

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