Before the lecture
- prepare for lectures - find out what is in the books on the subject
so that you are aware of what you do not need to note in the lecture - form an opinion about the subject of the lecture
- set yourself questions and leave spaces to have these answered during
the lecture
During the lecture
- listen to 'make sense' rather than to make notes
- listen for 'signposts' about what is coming next or for summaries of
key points - listen for answers to questions you set in advance
write yourself
questions so you can trace answers and information after the lecture - make brief notes of essential points
After the lecture
- read your notes and fill in any gaps
- discuss the lecture with other people
- consider how the lecture changed or
developed your opinions of the subject - label and file your notes