11-Two+and+Three+Column+Notes

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Shortcuts & Abbreviations
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2-Column Notes

 * Label your paper the title of chapter or subject topic.
 * List all details on the right side of the page.
 * Use as few words as possible.
 * Use abbreviations.
 * Use visual markers (i.e.arrows, asterisks, boxes, etc.) to connect details and underline important info.
 * Skip lines as details change and leave extra space to add information later.
 * Write main ideas and sub-main ideas on the left side of the page.
 * Go over your notes at the end of the class or as soon as possible. Fix up your notes and review information.
 * Read through your notes in the evening and write study questions with answers.

//(Below is a visual for how to set up the paper if you want to use paper/pen. Here's a link to a Google Doc for [|2-column notes] if you prefer to use your laptop. You can also click here to see a [|video tutorial on creating a table in Google Docs].)//.


 * 1) Label your paper the title of chapter or subject topic. //(Below is a visual for how to set up the paper if you want to use paper/pen. Here's a link to a Google Doc for [|2-column notes] if you prefer to use your laptop. You can also click here to see a [|video tutorial on creating a table in Google Docs].)//.
 * 2) Fold your paper 1/4 inwards length wise. By folding 1/4 instead of 1/2 you will have more room for writing the details. The fold is to help you stay organize, if you don't like your paper folded then draw a line to divide the paper.
 * 3) Label left column "Main Idea." Label right column "Details." This can change to match the subject matter. For example, characters of novel can be listed on the left and character traits on the right. Another example, countries on the left and facts of the countries on the right.
 * 4) Remember to line details up with the sub-heading. Make sure to skip lines between sub-headings. By lining up sub-headings and details, you will quickly see which details match which sub-heading.

Cornell Method Notes (3-Column Notes)
 This strategy can be used for class lectures and reading assignments.
 *  The basic steps and a template for Cornell Method Notes are available on this handout. [[file:Cornell Method of Notetaking.pdf]].
 * The Cornell Intro handout includes specific examples on what to include in your notes when using this strategy. [[file:cornellintro.pdf]]
 * More detailed notes about the Cornell Method are available below.

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Discovery Tasks

 * 1) Create 2-column notes sheet in Google Docs.
 * 2) Create a 3-column (Cornell Method) notes sheet in Google Docs. See if you can figure out how to add an extra column in the table! You can work together on this.
 * 3) Take 2-column or 3-column (Cornell Method) notes for a reading assignment or class lecture

**List of Sources** __Content__ //How to Take Notes in Class Using Two Column Notes// by teacherhelper on ehow.com  //Taking Cornell Notes: A Quick Guide// by Mr. Duez on scribd.com 

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