Note Making
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. In class 11th and 12th
it carries four marks in SECTION A.
Note
Making Format
There is a fixed note making format. One
needs to follow this note making format in order to have a clear and
unambiguous understanding from it. The note making format has-
Heading
It shows the title or the heading of note.
Subheading
As the name suggests, a subheading is a
subdivision of the main topic. One can use as many subheadings as he or she
wants.
Point
Below subheading, there are some points
which are the part of the main topics.
Sub-subheading
One can add more headings below the points
for showing the category, types, advantages, etc.
Key
or Keywords
The key portion of the note shows the
various codes, symbols or the abbreviation used. It helps to get a clear
understanding of the keys used in the note making format.
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
which is less important
·
Be brief, clear, and
specific
·
Use logical
sequencing
·
Use proper indention
·
Leave no spaces to
avoid confusion
·
Do not include your
own version or understandings
·
Use abbreviations
·
Make your note more
memorable by adding colors, drawings, and symbols
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