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SAMPLEBe selective and systematicRemember: Not everything in the text is relevantAsk: Am I reading for specific information or a general understanding? (What is the PURPOSE??)Before taking notes: Skim the textHighlight main or relevant notesRead the relevant sections carefullyTake notes, using my own words.

Identify the purpose and function of a text(Identifying the main purpose and function of a text will help me make notes successfully.)Read the titleRead the introduction or first paragraphSkim the text for topic headings and notice how the text is organisedRead graphic information (pictures, images) and predict their purpose in the text

Identify how the information is organisedApply what I already know about Academic Writing (if the text is academic)Most texts are organised using an introduction, body and conclusion

Include my thoughtsIf I need to:record notes in marginsuse different coloursinclude any thoughts I have on the topicUse these thoughts when writing a summary, assignment or the response1.Note-Taking StrategiesDon't forget!The most important words to include in notes are the information words (usually nouns, adjectives and verbs) (Vocabulary Building!)Use my own words as much as possibleNote down the information I need for the reference listSAMPLESAMPLEMUF0011: ENGLISH UNIT 1STUDY AREA 1ACADEMIC SKILLSSKILL DEVELOPMENTePORTFOLIO3.SynthesisingSAMPLEPut down the notes taken during lecture4.ReferencingSAMPLEPut down the notes taken during lecture

Homework and test for paraphrasing and summary

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2.Paraphrasing, Summarising, Quoting

SAMPLEPut down the notes taken during lectureReflectionPut down the notes taken during lectureePortfolioThis section contains assessment pieces demonstrating academic skills and a synthesis of the issue : FOOD as completed in class under test conditions

Task 1: (40%) :TopicNote Taking ( Written and Aural)Paraphrasing and SummarySynthesis and CitationePortfolio Reflection

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ReflectionIn a paragraph of 250 words(hyperlink to slide 20)

Synthesis and CitationHomework and test

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ReflectionIn a paragraph of 250 words(hyperlink to slide 20)

ePortfolio ReflectionNote-taking and AuralParaphrasing and summarySynthesis and citation( create hyperlinks to the relevant slide 13, 16, 19)