how to make notes for exam
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Explanation:
First read the whole chapter thoroughly, then jot down the important points in your notebook
I know making notes can be a tedious job, but it is really helpful for your exam preparation
some tips:
1. if possible, write down important facts in points. make flowcharts, diagrams, tables and mind maps whenever possible. remember your notes should be brief and concise (use contractions and short forms)
2. use different colour pens and highlighters (underline/highlight important facts)....infact make it as attractive as possible.
this will help you to quickly go through the concepts before your exam
3. use mnemonics (this is the easiest and the best way to memorise a long list)
4. make sure that you go through your notes regularly, this will help you to retain the concepts till your exam
Let me show you an example.
note- paragraph taken from livescience.com
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Global warming is expected to have far-reaching, long-lasting and, in many cases, devastating consequences for planet Earth.
Global warming, the gradual heating of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere, is caused by human activity, primarily the burning of fossil fuels that pump carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Despite political controversy about climate change, a major report released Sept. 27, 2013, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated that scientists are more certain than ever of the link between human activities and global warming. More than 197 international scientific organizations agree that global warming is real and has been caused by human action.
Already, global warming is having a measurable effect on the planet.
One of the most immediate and obvious effects of global warming is the increase in temperatures around the world. The average global temperature has increased by about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (0.8 degrees Celsius) over the past 100 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Extreme weather is another effect of global warming. While experiencing some of the hottest summers on record, much of the United States has also been experiencing colder-than-normal winters.
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Global warming
- heating of earth's surface
- causes: human activity (primarily burning of fossil fuels- adds CO2, methane and greenhouse gas in the atmosphere)
- Effects:
1. inc in temp (avg global temp has inc by about 1.4° F over the past century)
2. extreme weather conditions
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see how I noted the important points from this lengthy paragraph? now you don't have to read the entire paragraph while revising, you just have to go through your notes
PS- you can assign your own abbreviations and contractions
for eg- I used 'avg' instead of 'average', 'temp' for 'temperature', 'inc' for 'increases', etc
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hope this helps you :)
all the best for your exams buddy!