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Writing Skills: Note Making — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 11 · English

Summary of Writing Skills: Note Making for CBSE Class 11 English. Key concepts: Note making helps draw, Notes should be short and Information in notes is.

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Overview

Note making is a study skill used to draw out the main points of a passage in a short, clear form. It helps in remembering large amounts of information and in organising ideas for later use. Good note making depends on identifying the central idea, dividing information logically, and using brief poi

Key Concepts

Note making helps draw the main

Note making helps draw the main points from a passage, especially when the information is long and difficult to remember in full.

Notes should be short

Notes should be short, should identify the main point, should be written in note form, and should use phrases rather than full sentences.

Information in notes is divided

Information in notes is divided and subdivided using figures or letters. One common pattern is 1, 2, 3 for main sections; (i), (ii), (iii) for sub-sec

Another way of organising notes

Another way of organising notes is the decimal system, such as 1, 1.1, 1.1.1, where each level shows a further subdivision of the topic.

Abbreviations and symbols are freely used

Abbreviations and symbols are freely used in notes, while articles, prepositions, and conjunctions are omitted. Points should also be written without

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the purpose and value of note making
  • Identify main ideas from a passage
  • Learn how to divide information into sections and sub-sections
  • Use phrases instead of full sentences in notes
  • Apply abbreviations, symbols, and omission of unnecessary words

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Writing Skills: Note Making for CBSE Class 11 English?
Key topics in Writing Skills: Note Making include Meaning and Purpose of Note-Making, Characteristics of Good Notes, Worked Example: Pheasants, Worked Example: Coal and Petroleum Passage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Writing Skills: Note Making for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 69 practice questions on Writing Skills: Note Making. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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