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Charting Method of Notetaking

While not as flexible as some of the styles of note taking, this method is handy for specific situations.

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A sample of charting method notes about how to use the charting method:

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How to use the charting method:

  • If the lecture or reading has a clear outline, you can create a chart based on the categories of information that will be covered.
  • As you listen or read, fill in the chart.

Advantages:

  • Reduces the amount of writing necessary
  • Useful for comparing similar topics
  • Helpful in courses where you need to memorize facts and study the relationships between facts
  • Can be used to make an overview of a whole topic, unit or course for studying

Disadvantages:

  • It can be difficult to identify categories
  • You have to prepare the chart ahead of time

Other examples of graphic organizer charts that are helpful when you need to take notes as a means of comparing information or studying the relationships between topics:

The T-Chart:

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The Venn Diagram:

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