6. Making Notes:

6. Making Notes: This involves the analysis and recording of the most important
points made. One should develop one‟s own „system of shorthand‟ for key words,
e.g., b/4 = before,  for therefore,  for less than, etc. The use of standard
symbols and abbreviations should also be made.
Structure your notes.
7. Summary and Precis The objective of summary is to reflect the original source
in a much shortened form.
It must be clear, complete, and precise. In summary:
o Include all the essential points
o Include only the essential points
o Include only the author‟s ideas
o Preserve the logical sequence of ideas