Note Making is a way of recording important details from a source.
This source can be any
book, article, meeting or any oral discussion. In note making, the writer records the essence of the
information. It helps us to understand and clarify thinking. Note making saves a lot of time by going
through the notes made. One can get a glimpse of a lot of information from a short note.
Advantages of Note Making
A note making is a skill that improves by practicing. There are some advantages of note-making.
Let us get to know some of them.
It has great importance in exams or in academic writing
It is an organization of main points for future use
Note making helps in keeping the information handy whenever we require
It helps in recollecting and recalling the past events said or heard
It condenses the complete set of data into a reasonable size.
It facilitates rapid revision during exam time.
It has essential points that make it more readable.
It helps in concentrating, understanding and provides a permanent record
Note making format helps a writer to go through bulky documents quicker
It helps in understanding a material if the notes are in their own words
It distinguishes between main points and details
The Procedure of Note Making
Read the passage provided
Underline the important sentences. It helps to make headings and subheadings
Make a rough note first so as to get an idea
Organize them in logical order or sequence for the final note
Use the appropriate note-making format
Do not change the idea or the message of the passage
Points to Remember for Note Making Format
Avoid using long sentences as heading or title
Never lose the main idea of the passage
Ignore information that is less important
Be brief, clear, and specific
Use logical sequencing
It is vital to give each note a meaningful title and to maintain proper indentation.
Only the most important instances should be provided.
The presentation of this writing skill is critical.
Leave no spaces to avoid confusion
Do not include your own version or understandings
At least four abbreviations must be included in your notes. To make it apparent to the
reader, put a full stop after each abbreviation.
Make your note more memorable by adding colours, drawings, and symbols.
