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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cornell Note Taking Strategy | method provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes. |
| Outlining Note Taking Strategy | method is perhaps the most common form of note taking; this strategy naturally organizes the information in a highly structured, logical manner |
| Mapping Note Taking Strategy | A visual system of condensing material to show relationships and importance; a diagram of the major points, with their significant sub-points, that support a topic; an organizing strategy used to improve memory by grouping material |
| Charting Note Taking Strategy | method of note taking is great for subject matter that can be broken down into categories, such as similarities / differences, date / event / impact, pros / cons, etc. This method works best if students are able to identify categories |
| Chronological Order | A way of organizing that puts information in sequence according to time |
| Deductive (direct) Order | Start with a generalization, and then support it with facts, research results, examples, and illustrations. |
| Inductive (indirect) Order | This plan supplies examples, stories, facts, or reasons first and then draws conclusions from them. |
| Tables | Shows relationships between facts and figures by arranging information in rows and columns. |
| Bar Graphs | Used when showing quantities that are either not necessarily linked or demonstrate change over time. |
| Line Graphs | Used to track changes over short and long periods of time. |
| Pie Charts | Should be used when the data shows how different categories relate to the whole at a particular point in time. |
| Memorandum (Memo) | Generally short means of written communication within an organization |
| Business Letter | Help promote the business image by Communicating with the outside world |
| Common form of written communication in business because of its rapid delivery easy of use and ability to reach large audiences | |
| Verbal communication | Allows people to assess the verbal or nonverbal inferences by individuals giving a message |
| Written communication | Written communication needed to reach multiple individuals at different locations with a similar message. |
| Electronic communication | Allows companies to send mass messages to several individuals quickly and at a low business cost |
| Negative communication | Writer should use a firm but empathetic tone and write straight to the point to provide essential information in a direct manner. |
| Result-Oriented communications | Writing should include an active voice or encouraging the reader to do something. |
| Information Communication | Provides information to employees, communication should be simple and clear to answer any questions a reader might have. |
| Persuasive Communication | In this type of communication, writers use persuasive language, focusing on stressing the benefits for the reader. |