Note-taking Training - Mapping Method — Transcript
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- 0:02Mapping is a note-taking style where you create a visual representation of different concepts.
- 0:07You can use shapes and colours to highlight major ideas,
- 0:10and lines to show the connections between these different concepts.
- 0:14In this example, the student has used different shapes to highlight key ideas and used arrows to connect the concepts together.
- 0:21In this handwritten version, you can see that the student has used colours to highlight different key terms.
- 0:27Mapping is very useful for visual learners.
- 0:29Mapping is very useful for visual learners.
- 0:32You can use it to connect information together in a systematic way
- 0:35and clearly show connections and comparisons.
- 0:40However, it can be hard to make a map during lecture because you'll need some background
- 0:43information about the concepts and how they can be organized.
- 0:47As well, maps can become overwhelming if used for complex concepts
- 0:52It's recommended that maps are created after a lecture to organize your initial set of notes,
- 0:56and to visually show these connections between the information.
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