Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms
Abbreviations An abbreviation is a short form of a word or phrase that is used to represent the whole term.…
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Audience Analysis
Every act of writing takes place in a new context, with a unique time, place or reader to take into…
During the Lecture
Listen carefully to the introduction. By knowing this outline, you will be better prepared to anticipate what notes you will…
Note taking Strategies
Here are some tips for effective note taking strategies: Summarize your notes in your own words, not the instructor’s. Remember:…
Charts and Graphs
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is certainly true when you’re presenting and explaining data. You can provide…
Written Communication
With written communication, make sure that what you write will be perceived the way you intend. Words on a page…
Tips for taking good class notes
Summarize your notes in your own words, not the instructors. Remember: your goal is to understand what the professor is…
Editing for content
Ask yourself who, what, when, where, why, and how when reading for content. Does the text answer all the questions…