1%

Listening and Lectures



"It's only through listening that you learn, and I never want to stop learning."

Up to this point, you mostly have been told that when you are listening to someone you should give that person your full attention and not doodle or fiddle with pen and paper. While that is true for the most part, it is also true that you will have times when you need to have your pen in your hand and be writing, for whatever reason. Not only is that acceptable, but it usually is encouraged and can enhance the benefit you get out of what you are listening to.

Getting the Most Out

Whether you are a college student who regularly has to listen to lectures or a business person who attends seminars and meetings, being able to take good notes is important. Not only will it help you get the most out of what you are listening to, but it will help you clarify things later and refresh your memory regarding what was said.

Some people, depending upon learning style, are not audio learners. What that means is that they do not always learn the best way by just listening to something. Those people often can benefit from writing some of the key facts about what is being said.

To get the most out of lectures or other such listening events, you may want to consider taking notes. While it is not required in most cases, it is good to know how to take good notes in the event you need to take them. Even if you are not required to take them, it still may be a good idea to do so.



Top Reasons to Take Notes

  1. Taking good notes will help you make more sense out of what you are listening to.

  2. Having a record of what was said will be helpful for reviewing later, as needed.

  3. You may be listening to some unique information that you will want to remember later.

  4. The main facts and points that the speaker is making will be revealed in your organized notes.



]]>