If you like to see the connections between ideas while you are learning, you may find that the branching strategy works well for you. Branching notes are also sometimes called a mind map and are a style of note taking in which the listener records the big ideas in a graphic form, writing the main idea in the center of the page and connecting supporting ideas with lines and circles or other graphic symbols.
Branching notes do not have a defined structure. The structure is more of a web format that can grow in many directions, depending on the content and goal. If you took your Electoral College notes using branching, they might look like this:
Notice that this format allows you to draw connections, but gives you flexibility to review, change, and add or subtract ideas later. Branching notes are like drawing a picture or map for your understanding. They are most effective for identifying connections between concepts and ideas. You may find branching is especially helpful when reviewing information and working to develop a better understanding of the relationships of the information.
What is the branching note taking strategy?
- 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 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 listener records key words, meanings, and examples in a three-column list.
- A style of note taking in which the student records information by theme, assigning one theme per page of notes.
The branching note taking method is 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.
The branching note taking method is 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.
The branching note taking method is 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.
The branching note taking method is 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.
When might the branching method be the best method of note taking?
- When you are identifying connections between concepts and ideas.
- When you are branching out into other topics or concepts.
- When you want to create a basis for the relationship between new ideas and existing knowledge.
- When you have to branch out to explain information that was presented.
The branching method of note taking may be the best method to use when you are identifying connections between concepts and ideas.
The branching method of note taking may be the best method to use when you are identifying connections between concepts and ideas.
The branching method of note taking may be the best method to use when you are identifying connections between concepts and ideas.
The branching method of note taking may be the best method to use when you are identifying connections between concepts and ideas.
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