Discussion 10 - Preparing for Exams

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ORGANIZING TEXT

INFORMATION

CHAPTER 9

WHY YOU NEED TO ORGANIZE TEXT INFORMATION

 Some texts lack subheadings

 Some texts include details under multiple headings

 Some material is better organized with graphic displays

 You can learn information more easily when it is well organized

WHEN TO TAKE TEXT NOTES

 As you read the chapter the first

time

 After the lecture

 When you prepare for the exam

HOW TO TAKE TEXT NOTES

 Take written notes

 Create concept maps

 Create charts

STYLES OF WRITTEN NOTES

 Formal outline

 Informal outline

 Modified-block notes

 Summary

TYPES OF CONCEPT MAPS

 Line or wheel maps

 Hierarchical maps

 Semantic Webs

LINE OR WHEEL MAPS

A line or wheel map is a visual

display of information drawn by

adding lines or spokes that radiate

out from a central hub.

HIERARCHICAL MAP

Hierarchical maps provide a top-

down display of information.

SEMANTIC WEBS

Semantic Webs radiate from a

central focal point.

COMPONENTS OF A SEMANTIC WEB

 Core concept or question

 Web strands

 Strand supports

 Strand ties

CHARTS

A chart is a graphic display of

information that shows the

similarities and differences of

closely related information.

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR TEXT NOTES

 Recite your notes out loud

 Replicate your notes from memory

 Add recall questions to your notes

and quiz yourself until you know

the information without looking