Writing@CSU

Writing Guides

Taking Effective Notes

 

Using Notes to Write Papers

As you begin a paper based on class notes, here are some starting points:

  • Use critical thinking techniques to reflect on the material--what is your opinion of it? What additional examples or explanations can you provide? Can you connect this material to other classes, outside reading, your own experiences?
  • Be sure to distinguish in your notes among what your professor says, what information comes from the book, what a classmate has said, and your own ideas that you wrote down. This way, you can return to the source to search for more information (and credit the appropriate source).

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