NOTE MAKING &

SUMMARIZING
3+2=5Marks
 How does Note Making Practically Help a Student?
How does Note Making Practically Help a Student?

 Noteshelp to pick out and highlight the main

or relevant points from a long text for future
reference.

 Well
made notes help while revising a text,
without having to get back to the actual text,
hence it saves time and helps in quick recall,
especially from the point of view of examination.

 While writing long writing skills, it is good to

collect value points in the form of notes,
under proper Sub Headings and then elaborate in
proper sequence, using correct expression.(Slide
2 & 3)
 MAIN HEADING
1.Sub Heading
1.1 ..........................
1.2............................. (Relevant Points)
1.3............................
2.Sub Heading
2.1....................................
2.2....................................
2.3....................................
2.3.1-----------------------
2.3.2-----------------------( Sub Points to further explain a Point )
3.Sub Heading
3.1..................................
3.2..................................
3.2.1-----------------------
3.2.2-----------------------
3.3..........................................

* Check the spacing/Indentation between the Sub Heading, Points and

Sub Points.
Key to Abbreviation

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 PLANET IN PERIL

1.Envirn. Hazards- Some Facts

1.1. 27K trees cut down daily world over
1.2. 1 mln. aqtc lives lost yrly due to plastic
1.3. 50K species extinct per yr

2.Why do Men Attack Nature?

2.1. search for resources
2.2. in pursuit of dvpmnt.
2.3. attitude of ownership
3. Consequences
3.1. rampant natural disasters
3.1.1. floods
3.1.2. draughts
3.1.3. earthquakes
3.2. global warming
3.3. unpredictable weather patterns
3.4. depletion of Ozone layer

4.Suggestions for Improvement

4.1. change in mindset
4.1.1. Ownership to partnership
4.1.2. Earth-a living organism
4.1.3. Mechanistic to holistic view
4.2. restrictions by Govts.
4.3. creating awareness among ppl
4.4. collective efforts, globally
 Key Points to Remember While Making Notes

 NOTES- 4M
 Notes need to be around 1/3 of the actual passage
 Title in caps in a phrase- 1M (Title should suggest the theme of the
passage)
 Key words/abbreviations used in notes and shown in box(5-8)- 1M
 Do not use abbreviations in Main Heading.
 Use universally accepted standard abbreviations( Rs, yrs, i.e, edn, std,
e.g., etc and so on) , along with your own, as well as symbols.(=,+,&
etc)
 Content/ Expression -2M
 Write 3-5 Sub Headings, depending on the content.
 Use only words and phrases to write the Points and Sub Points.
 Using sentences will lead to deduction of marks.
 The points under a Sub Heading need to relate to the Sub Heading,
similarly, the Sub Points under a Point need to match with the given
Point.
 Use proper numbering(don't use notations like * or bullet points)
 Write numbers in figures, not in words.( eg.3 yrs, not,three years)
 Avoid using articles or conjunctions in Notes.
Use proper spacing between Sub Heading, Main Points and Sub Points
( Keep correct Indentation)
Summary-2M

Content-1M, Expression-1M
Write in complete sentences, in ONE
paragraph of 50 words.
Do not use abbreviations in Summary.
Summary should be a further summing
up of the notes , not the passage.
Exceeding or writing less than the word
limit/ writing in points/ writing in more
than one paragraph will lead to
deduction of marks.(-0.5 for every 5
extra / deficit of words)
Tips to Write Good Notes

• A Well written set of notes is the one which brings out the
ESSENCE/CRUX of the given passage in a meaningful sequence.

 While reducing the words to 1/3 of the actual passage, make

sure not to eliminate the important points. Keep the main
ideas, but remove extra details or examples mentioned in the
passage.

A thorough reading and understanding of the passage is

essential to extract the best points from the given passage to
make most effective notes.

 Identify the main theme of the passage and the other

important points related to the main theme. This could form
the Heading and Sub Headings of your Notes.
Tips to Write Good Notes

 To be able to do the whole exercise of reading ,

understanding, condensing, making notes and summarising
within a stipulated time in the most appropriate manner, it is
required that the best is extracted from the passage at the
very first reading, without having to read it more than once.

 Hence, it is suggested that, the student simultaneously notes

down the important points from each paragraph, in minimum
words, in bullet points, just as he/ she is reading the passage.
This will form the rough work, before doing the fair notes.

 In case of the passage being simple or the students being

trained through practice, the rough work could gradually be
done by making mental notes and by straight away identifying
the main theme and relevant points discussed in the passage.
 Tips to Write Good Notes

 Next, refer to the rough notes/ important points identified and then
segregate/expand the points under proper Sub Headings, Points and
Sub Points.

 A specific set of Points under a Sub Heading need not strictly be

based on a specific paragraph alone. Relevant Points could be
gathered from various paragraphs.

 Oncethe note making is done as per the tips given above, write a
summary of the notes you have made, as per the instructions given.

 Suggested time to complete the whole activity is 30 minutes for

beginners, which should be further reduced with practice.
Practice Exercise

Read the following passage and make

appropriate notes. Use abbreviations
wherever possible. Also write a Summary of
the notes in 80 words.

 Young people today have many career choices,

ranging from the traditional options of
engineering, medicine, architecture, CA, Law to
new age careers in animation, mobile
applications, robotics, business analytics and
media communications. Within each Sector
there are infinite variations which make it difficult
to find the 'right fit career'. A combination of
many factors could help you make a realistic and
informed choice while selecting the career and its
 A vital piece of information which may lessen the anxiety is
that people are changing their careers several times in their
work lives based on new opportunities, new learning and
changing demands of the work environment. In addition,
virtual classrooms and internet portals are providing
continual learning opportunities to pick-up subjects and skills
you have not taken in school or college.

 The ideal career is the one which matches three main

criteria. Identifying a few broad career sectors which match
'aptitude and interest’ is a good way to start the search.
Choose the career which is in harmony with subjects you
enjoy. For example, if you enjoy writing and reading, you may
start the search by considering careers in law, journalism,
and media. Physics and Maths is a good indication for
engineering professions. Talent for art and design finds
outlets in fashion, interiors, products design, illustration,
animation, film and photography. Bio-Chemistry is the pillar
for careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, bio-
technology, nutrition, food science, environmental sciences,
etc.
 There are many aptitude tests conducted by
experts and there are some free tests available
online that can help identify subject specific
strengths and weaknesses as well as personality
parameters. However, this assessment must be
combined with actual academic performance of
the last few years for a realistic evaluation. For
example, a student may have a strong aptitude
for mathematics and the sciences, but if the
academic marks are low, it indicates a lack of
focus. Just intelligence or interest in the subject
areas is not enough. Success in a career requires
diligence, discipline and dedication.
 The second factor is 'feasibility'. This means that
the chosen discipline must have employment
demand. The best way to analyse the scope of a
career is to meet people working in the chosen
sector. Talk to professionals and ask them
 The third factor in choosing a career is 'doability'.
You must be prepared to put in the hard work
integral to prepare for the specific career. For
example, you may want to be a doctor, lawyer or a
CA, or even an artist, but you need to walk the
academic track only if you are prepared to put in
the years of academic study. Find ways like
internships or shadow options to observe people in
the work environment. This helps to view the
reality of all aspects of the work so that you are not
swayed by the glamour or the novelty quotient.
Ultimately career growth depends on excellence of
performance, so select the field that matches your
personality and talent the most.

(520 words)
Draft/Rough Work -Crux of the
passage in points, in Sequence
THE RIGHT FITCAREER
 Tradnl crrs-engg, medicine, law, CA
 New age crrs-animation, robotics, media communications
 Many factors help reach the right crr
 Why ppl change crr many times?
 New challenges in the work envirn
 Oprtnty to learn new skills thru virtual platforms
 How to choose the best crr?
 Aptitude and interest
 Crr in harmony with subjects you enjoy learning
 reading , writing- law, media
 phy, maths- engineering
 Art &design- interior, film, photography, fashion
 Bio chem-medicine, dentistry, bio tech
 How to know aptitude?
 Apt tests to know strength, weakness, personality traits
 Do realistic evaluation by combining apt with academic performance
 Poor academics- indication of lack of focus
 Success- diligence, discipline & hard work
 2. feasibility
 Chosen field need to have employment chance
 How to know it?
 Talk to ppl in the field
 Find out chances of growth, challenges
 3. Doability
 Willingness to put in hard work in academics to reach the career
chosen.
 doc, lawyer, CA- are you willing to work hard?
 Know through internships, observing ppl in the work environ.
 Imp. to know if apt is real
 Are you swayed by outwardly glamour?
 Crr growth depends on excellence of performance
 So choose wisely based on talent & personality (243
words)
 FAIR WORK- I. NOTES-4M
RIGHT FIT CAREER
1. Crr Options for Young Ppl
1.1.traditional crr
1.1.1.engg, medicine
1.1.2. law, CA
1.2. New Age Crr
1.2.1. animation
1.2.2. robotics
1.3. Lot of Factors affecting choice of crr
1.3.1. apt.& interest
1.3.2. feasibility
1.3.3. doability
2. Why do Ppl Change Crr Often?
2.1. new learning thru virtual platforms
2.2. new opportunities
2.3. new chlngs at work
3. Apt. & Interest

3.1. subs & crr to be in harmony

3.1.1. Reading & writing- law, media
3.1.2. Art & design- fashion, interior etc.
3.2.know strengths & weaknesses thr apt. test
3.3.realistic evaluation of atp & academic performance
3.4. success- diligence, discipline & dedication
4. Feasibility
4.1.emplmnt chances of chosen filed.
4.2.check by talking to ppl
4.3.know chances of growth, chlngs
5. Doability
5.1.willingness to study hard to reach crr
5.2. doability to be checked thru internships, observing ppl
5.3. real interest or glamour quetient?
5.4.need to choose crr wisely (163 words)
 Key to abbreviations
Sl.No: Abbreviation Complete
word
1 Crr Career
2. ppl People
3. engg Engineering
4. chlngs Challenges
5. emplmnt Employment
6. apt Aptitude
7. & And
8. Thr through
2.SUMMARY (50 Words)

Young people have traditional and modern

career choices. It is possible to change one's
career by learning about new fields and new
opportunities. One must choose such
careers that match with the subjects he
enjoys studying. Aptitude can be tested
through tests and need to be combined with
hard work. Ensure that the chosen field has
opportunities for employment( feasibility). It
is also important that one is willing to study
hard to reach the chosen career and excel in
it (doability). ( 81 words)
FRAME WORK /FORMAT FOR NOTE
MAKING
Practice Exercise

Read the following passage and make notes

based on it using a proper format. Write a
Summary of the notes in 80 words:
It seems that there is never enough time in the day,
but since we all get the same 24 hours, why is it
that some people achieve so much more with their
time than others? The answer lies in good time
management. Time management refers to the way
that you organize and plan how long you spend on
specific activities. Good time management requires
an important shift in focus from activities to results.
Being busy isn’t the same as being effective.
Spending your day in a frenzy of activities often
achieves less because you are dividing your
attention between so many different tasks.
Ifyou are a high school student of today, you can
surely relate to this topic better. Your hectic days
spin around your school, coaching centres and
hobby classes, leaving most of you terribly
confused and in stress, but who is the culprit here?
One cannot do away with any one activity to ease
out the other. We expect our kids to be Jacks of all
trade and be the masters of them all too .
Also in the work front, good time management
helps you work smarter, not harder, so you get
more work done in less time. It improves
productivity and efficiency. Your reputation as a
professional grows. The stress levels dip and a
world of opportunities opens up before you. Your
career advances and important goals are reached.
 Failing to manage your time effectively can have some very
undesirable consequences. Deadlines are missed and the work
flow is not only inefficient, but of poor quality, making you lose
your self esteem before your colleagues and superiors. You
struggle to give time to your family, to yourself and cannot
even perform your basic necessities like eating and sleeping on
time, leaving your life in an unmanageable mess.
 But is there a tried and tested strategy to acquire good time
management skills? The only remedy here is learning to
balance out your time meticulously, which can be done with a
little bit of planning and prioritization of your work. The first
thing is to begin your day well . Early to bed and early to rise
make one healthy, happy and wise, so getting up early in the
morning gives you that extra hours to do your multiple tasks
better than those who sleep till late. Next is learning to put
aside those works that do not require your immediate attention.
Last , but not the least, if you are in a position to do so, learn to
delegate some work to others in your team than deciding to do
it all by yourself. The recipe for a successful and happy life is to
breathe life into every moment of your existence and that is
only possible if you learn to manage your time judiciously.
Hints to Follow:
1.Main theme- Time Management
2. Points discussed in the passage:
Time Management-Facts
TM for students
TM for employees
Consequences of poor TM
Suggestions for improvement

****Find relevant points for each Sub-

Heading from the passage and prepare
the Notes and then do the Summary.