Comments on: Taking Notes: Outline Method

By: C

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:42:38 +0000

Though I already know this format, and the only reason I came here is because my online lesson said to, I did find this very helpful. I will be browsing the rest of your site and hopefully will find more great tips Also, just kinda throwing this out there, if you find this annoying or “stupid” or “gay” then don’t read it. No one is MAKING you read it, or take it’s advice. By the way, if you’re going to use the term gay, find out it’s correct meaning. Gay means happy, but has been turned into SLANG for Homosexual. Also, the word stupid, that means someone is lacking intelligence or common sense. Here’s an example of the correct way to use the word stupid; If you are ignorant enough to post random remarks which make no sense, are only there to start controversy, and are completely INCORRECT and cannot even use terms in the correct way, then YOU dear sir/miss are stupid. If you wish to form a meaningful sentence and be taken seriously, learn common sense and read a dictionary.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:09:25 +0000

Thanks for your comment. The thing about taking notes is that it isn’t taught and most people end up taking notes one way by default without realizing there are a number of different ways to do it. Everyone is different and there is no right or wrong way. Whatever works for you is the best way!

By: Karly

Karly — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:28:40 +0000

I believe this website is very helpful. When I note take, I write in the outline format. I find it to be more useful when it comes to taking many notes. I start off by writing my main idea. Then, I place bullets under the main idea to write down important information on the main topic. If there is still more to be emphasized, I then place numbers.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:13:29 +0000

I don’t think it matters as long as you are consistent and decide in advance on a system and stick with it. Also be consistent with the number of spaces before and after each level. Here is the Harvard Outline scheme

History of the Vietnam War

I. Vietnam as part of French Indochina
A. 19th Century imperialism

1.Berlin conference, 1890
a. Africa
b. Chinese concessions
c. Southeast Asia

2. Restored French national pride after German defeat
3. Built up the French business classes after Napoleon III

B. Tin and rubber industries
C. Revolutionary insurgencies emerge after 1900
D. Ho Chi Minh and other French-educated Marxists

II. Ho Chi Minh and the Vietminh Coalition
A.
B.

III. World War II and Japanese Occupation
IV. Vietmanese Declaration of Independence

By: Envy

Envy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:57:09 +0000

I know all this already but what comes after the number…a lowercase letter. What comes after the lowercase letter though? Is it a lowercase Roman Numeral?

By: unknown

unknown — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:29:23 +0000

ashley u need to shut up because ur gay for saying it then

By: Joey

Joey — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:48:32 +0000

Gay

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:21:34 +0000

nice read, thanks!

By: Hannesbreuer

Hannesbreuer — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:46:55 +0000

Interesting thought! You have covered almost all part of the the Outline method. However one thing I would like to is that “Outlining records content as well as relationships. Outlining also reduces editing. Your notes are easy to review by turning main points into questions.” 5 tips to take great usable notes- 1. Make clear and accurate notes, 2. Minimize distractions, 3. Come to class prepared, 4. Organize your notes, 5. Use abbreviations and symbols.

I have learned the above 5 important points of note taking from a book Secrets SMART Study System offered by 4 hour study week. It helps to learn the power-napping techniques and sleeping habits that will instantly boost your focus, creativity and ability to learn and memorize better. More importantly it helps a student to secure better grades in the class.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:52:15 +0000

Great resources. Wish i could find more info like this from other people! Thanks!