MN1075K Written Assignment 1:
Topic: ‘One of the clearest signs of becoming a capable student is having a range of effective and flexible note making strategies’ (Northedge, 2007). Discuss this statement with reference to the purpose and methods of taking notes.
Task 1: Time Plan and Planning Process
Read Through: 30th May 2014
Brainstorm ideas: 10th June 2014
Time Plan: 11th June 2014
Final read through and edit before submission: 18th June 2014
Deadline: 12 Noon on June 20th 2014
Task 2: Resource evaluation, notes and critical engagement
Review on the topic: 22nd June 2014
Source for information: 24th – 30th June 2014
Reading of the information attained: 1st to 3rd July 2014
Writing of key points and notes from source: 4th July 2014
Compilation of Notes and evaluate key points: 10th – 15th July 2014
Completion of resource with reference: 18th July 2014
Read through and edit before submission: 22nd July 2014
Deadline: 12 Noon on July 24th 2014
Task 3: Essay Outline
Read Through Task 1 & 2: 10th August 2014
Using the source to Draft an essay outline: 11th August 2014
Read through the points: 14th August 2014
Source for more information if necessary: 15th August 2014
Finalize the Essay Outline: 17th August 2014
Deadline: 12 Noon on August 21st 2014
The planning process in outline
Step 1:
Does one having effective and flexible note making strategies means a capable student? Support with reference to the purpose and methods of taking notes. What makes him says that?
Step 2:
What I know: * Reading and understanding is essential before taking notes * There are different methods of notes taking * There are different usage of notes * Notes are written for capturing key concepts
What I need to research on: * Purpose of taking notes * Methods of taking notes * Effective and flexible notes taking strategies * Northedge, 2007
Step 3: * Library to source for books and references * Websites like scholar.google.com * Rhul library access for online journals * Moodle for Notes
Step 4: * ‘The Good Study Guide’, Andrew Northedge, 2007 * ‘The Good Study Guide’, Andrew Northedge, 2007, Page 128 – 156 * Pauk,W. (2001) How to study in College, Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company. 