LECTURE NOTES SELF-CHECK
Directions: Check your notes against the following list.
Yes
No
1. Review course syllabus to prepare for lecture/activities
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2. Review previous lecture notes (if appropriate)
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3. Notes are written on loose leaf paper
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4. Title of course written near top of page
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5. Date of lecture written near top of page
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6. Title of lecture written near top page
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7. Handwriting is legible
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8. Notes are written in ink
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9. Writing on one side of page only
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10. All equivalent points are at same distance from margin
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11. Subheadings/details indented appropriately
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12. One main point per line or per indentation
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13. Important facts (dates, names, places, formulas) recorded
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14. Consistent format:
In Phrases__
Sentences__
15. Use of abbreviations:
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Obscure___
Paragraphs__
16. Presence of irrelevant “art work”
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17. Marking or numbers for emphasis
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18. Brackets or other marks to indicate personal response/opinion
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19. Review notes soon after class
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20. Notes summarized at the end of each lecture
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21. Text notes separated or distinguished from lecture notes
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22. Notes are complete
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23. Willingness to ask questions to clarify notes
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24. Overall appearance:
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Fair__
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