June 2012
Beginner to intermediate
256 pages
5h 10m
English
Chapter 7
Note-Taking in Talks, Lectures and Meetings
In This Chapter
Different kinds of note-taking – block text or Mind Map
Characteristics of talks and meetings
Note-taking with Mind Mapping – how it works
Many people frequently encounter situations in which they listen to others and want or need to note something down.
Some examples are:
A pupil attends many different classes every day at school.
A student goes to lectures as part of his course.
An employee takes part in discussions or meetings.
‘You only retain what you write down.’ The three examples above contain situations in which the individuals concerned probably need or want to write something down. I bet that most people find themselves in situations several times every week where they have to assimilate important information from monologues or dialogues.
Block Text or Mind Map
How do most people extract information from ...
