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What is one of the advantages of the Charting Method for note-taking?
What is one of the advantages of the Charting Method for note-taking?
When should the Charting Method be used?
When should the Charting Method be used?
What does the Charting Method involve in terms of setting up your paper?
What does the Charting Method involve in terms of setting up your paper?
How does the Charting Method help when tracking conversations and dialogues?
How does the Charting Method help when tracking conversations and dialogues?
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Why might the Charting Method be effective with a guest lecturer?
Why might the Charting Method be effective with a guest lecturer?
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What may be a limitation of the Charting Method according to the text?
What may be a limitation of the Charting Method according to the text?
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What type of relationship does the writer discuss when enumerating first all the events that happened, and then collating them all to point towards the underlying cause?
What type of relationship does the writer discuss when enumerating first all the events that happened, and then collating them all to point towards the underlying cause?
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What is the term used for the main idea in a literary piece?
What is the term used for the main idea in a literary piece?
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Where is a useful place to look for the main idea in a paragraph?
Where is a useful place to look for the main idea in a paragraph?
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Which type of movement or action involves beginning with a general statement and then moving on to details or proofs of that statement?
Which type of movement or action involves beginning with a general statement and then moving on to details or proofs of that statement?
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What refers to the connection of sentences and ideas in a text, ensuring that words and phrases used stick together to lead to the flow of ideas?
What refers to the connection of sentences and ideas in a text, ensuring that words and phrases used stick together to lead to the flow of ideas?
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What is the term used for the main idea in an essay or article?
What is the term used for the main idea in an essay or article?
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In a Cause-Effect Relationship, what may the writer enumerate first before pointing towards the underlying cause?
In a Cause-Effect Relationship, what may the writer enumerate first before pointing towards the underlying cause?
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What should a topic sentence contain?
What should a topic sentence contain?
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Where can supporting details usually be found in relation to the main idea in a paragraph?
Where can supporting details usually be found in relation to the main idea in a paragraph?
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Coherence ensures that each phrase, sentence, and paragraph contributes to:
Coherence ensures that each phrase, sentence, and paragraph contributes to:
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What is the focus of Cohesion in a text?
What is the focus of Cohesion in a text?
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What is another term for the main idea in a paragraph?
What is another term for the main idea in a paragraph?
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What is the purpose of an outlining method according to the text?
What is the purpose of an outlining method according to the text?
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In which situations is dash or indented outlining usually considered best?
In which situations is dash or indented outlining usually considered best?
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How are different parts related in an outline using the outlining method?
How are different parts related in an outline using the outlining method?
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What is the main advantage of using the outlining method?
What is the main advantage of using the outlining method?
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Why is numbering, lettering, or Roman numerals not needed in an outline according to the text?
Why is numbering, lettering, or Roman numerals not needed in an outline according to the text?
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What is one advantage of the Dewey decimal outline mentioned in the text?
What is one advantage of the Dewey decimal outline mentioned in the text?
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Which outline form is usually utilized in government institutions according to the text?
Which outline form is usually utilized in government institutions according to the text?
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What is reading defined as in the text?
What is reading defined as in the text?
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Which author wrote 'Writing in the Discipline' according to the references mentioned?
Which author wrote 'Writing in the Discipline' according to the references mentioned?
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In what fields is the Dewey decimal outline frequently observed?
In what fields is the Dewey decimal outline frequently observed?
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What are Reading Techniques defined as in the text?
What are Reading Techniques defined as in the text?
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Study Notes
Note-Taking Systems
- "Simple and efficient" and "Do-it-right-in-the-first-place" system
- Two main methods: Outlining Method and Charting Method
Outlining Method
- Also known as dash or indented outlining
- Best for any lecture situation, except for some science classes like physics or math
- Most general information starts from the left, with more specific points indented to the right
- No numbers, letters, or Roman numerals needed
- Helps to visually track lectures and relationships, easy to edit and review
Advantages of Outlining Method
- Well-organized system
- Records content and relationships
- Easy to review and edit
- Forces restructuring of thought processes, checking understanding
Disadvantages of Outlining Method
- May not capture changes in content from major points to facts
When to Use Outlining Method
- When lecture content is heavy and well-organized
- When guest lecturer is present and lecture structure is unknown
Charting Method
- Used when lecture format is distinct (e.g., chronological)
- Set up paper in advance with columns and headings
- Record information into appropriate categories
- Helps track conversations and dialogues
Advantages of Charting Method
- Helps track conversations and dialogues
- Shows movement or action, from a designated beginning to a logical progression
Coherence and Cohesion
- Cohesion is the connection of sentences and ideas in a text
- Coherence is the overall understanding of what is written
- Good cohesion leads to coherence
Finding the Main Idea
- Look for main idea in the beginning, middle, or end of a paragraph
- Topic sentence, thesis statement, or theme
Reading Techniques
- Defined as a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols to construct and derive meaning
- Examples: Rhea read the short story “The Last Leaf” by O.Henry and understood the story enough to retell it and write a summary
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Learn about the outlining method for taking lecture notes efficiently. Understand how to organize information in a structured way to save time and effort. Suitable for any lecture situation.
