When you learn a new topic, you may use the note taking strategy of vocabulary lists, creating a specific list of new vocabulary, recording the word, an explanation, and examples. This is a strategy that you will almost always use in combination with other note taking strategies.
If you were taking notes using a vocabulary list for the Electoral College, it might look like this:
| Word | Definitions |
| Electoral College | the combined electoral votes from every state |
| Popular vote | Actual votes caste |
| Swing state | State that could vote either Repub. or Dem. |
Vocabulary lists are especially helpful in any situation where you have a long list of new terms and definitions to learn. The terms and definitions on your list can also be used to create flash cards.
What is the vocabulary list strategy of note taking?
- A style of note taking in which the listener records the big ideas in a graphic form, writing the lecture title in the center of the page and connecting supporting ideas with lines and circles or other graphic symbols.
- A style of note taking in which the student records information by theme, assigning one theme per page of notes.
- A style of note taking in which the listener creates a specific list of new vocabulary recoding the word, an explanation, and examples.
- A style of note taking in which the listener records key words, meanings, and examples in a three-column list.
In the vocabulary list note taking method the listener creates a specific list of new vocabulary recoding the word, an explanation, and examples.
In the vocabulary list note taking method the listener creates a specific list of new vocabulary recoding the word, an explanation, and examples.
In the vocabulary list note taking method the listener creates a specific list of new vocabulary recoding the word, an explanation, and examples.
In the vocabulary list note taking method the listener creates a specific list of new vocabulary recoding the word, an explanation, and examples.
When might vocabulary lists be the best method of note taking?
- when you have a list of terms that will explain the content of a lecture
- when you have a vocabulary list that is essential to understanding a lecture
- when you have a long list of new terms and definitions to learn
- when you have a list of terms that you need to define and use in an authentic way
The vocabulary list style of note taking might be best you have a long list of new terms and definitions to learn.
The vocabulary list style of note taking might be best you have a long list of new terms and definitions to learn.
The vocabulary list style of note taking might be best you have a long list of new terms and definitions to learn.
The vocabulary list style of note taking might be best you have a long list of new terms and definitions to learn.
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