The Sentence note taking method is simply writing down each topic as a jot note sentence. This method works well for fast paced lessons where a lot of information is being covered.
ADVANTAGES:
Jotting main points helps you determine which information is important and which is not.
You are able to cover a lot of details and information quickly.
Notes are simplified for study and review.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
Each line on the page is a new and separate topic. To organize your notes even more, you can use headings for each main topic.
HOW DO YOU USE IT?
Write down important information the teacher has emphasized. This can be in sentence form or point form.
Start a new sentence or point for each new detail.
Use headings to organize points by main topics.
What are field notes? Field notes refer to notes or the written account derived from data collected during observations and interviews. There are many styles of field notes, but all field notes generally consist of two parts: descriptive in which the observer attempts to capture a word-picture of the setting, actions, and conversations; and reflective in which the observer records thoughts, ideas, questions, and concerns based on the observations and/or interviews.
What are the characteristics of field notes? Accurate
Detailed, but not cluttered with irrelevant trivial
Extensive to permit reader to understand the situation described.
What should one take note of during observations? Physical setting
Activities
Human, social environment. The way in which human beings interact within the environment.
