GPLL39 - Note-taking for Grad Students

Effective note-taking is a key part of succeeding as a graduate student. In this workshop, we will discuss how to keep on top of your graduate studies by developing efficient note-taking and organization strategies. It is important to go into every class, reading and research project with a note-taking plan. During this workshop, participants will practice clarifying their learning objectives, be introduced to a number of different note-taking strategies, and have the opportunity to learn from one another’s methods.

This workshop will provide students with opportunites for hands on note-taking practice; participants will apply different methods for notetaking (e.g., Outlining method, Cornell method, Flow method) in the context of interesting video-based exercises.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

· Understand the importance of effective note-taking

· Discern which note-taking strategies are most effective for their learning needs

· Plan and practice their own organizational strategies

· Confidently use a number of different note-taking methods and tools