The student has recently begun the nursing program and is committed to getting the highest grades possible. One of the student's strategies for meeting this goal is learning how to take effective notes
What should the student do to make sure the notes are effective? Select all that apply.
A) Aim to write down everything that the instructors say in class.
B) Take special note of information that the instructors say is most important.
C) Read the notes as soon as possible after class.
D) Review the notes regularly.
E) Get notes from a classmate to compare with the student's notes.
Ans: B, C, D
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Strategies for taking effective notes include highlighting main points, reading notes after class, and reviewing them regularly. Unless the student has been absent, it is not normally necessary to obtain a classmate's notes. It is unrealistic and unnecessary to write down everything an instructor says.
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