Journaling Exercise
Page 1 of 1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving ©2014 Argosy University Online Programs Cornell Notes Name_____________________ Topic: _______________________ Points to Remember ** Notes ** • [In this area, you will record the majority of your notes. Include major points, significant premises and conclusions, and elements of the lecture or reading that seem most important. You can use an outline or bullet - point format to organize your notes . Also, leave spaces between key ideas and draw diagrams when needed to help remember the main ideas.] • • • Summary: [In this column, write cue words or key points, persons, or dates that correspond to your notes on the right side of the page. It is helpful to abbreviate and use shorthand.
This technique will help as you re- read your notes and recall keywords and important phrases.] [After you complete your notes, use this area to summarize the main points of the lecture or reading.]