Describe how to take effective notes by using the LISAN method

What will be an ideal response?

Answer will include the following: In the Lead, Don't Follow (L) step, you try to anticipate what the teacher will say by reading assigned materials before coming to class. If the teacher provides course notes or PowerPoint® overheads before lectures, survey them before coming to class. It is also important to ask yourself questions with these reflective questions coming from study guides, reading assignments, or your own curiosity. I stands for Ideas. Every lecture is based on a core of ideas. Usually, an idea is followed by examples or explanations. Ask yourself often, "What is the main idea now?" "What ideas support it?" S stands for Signal words. Listen for words that tell you what direction the instructor is taking. For instance, "There are three reason why" means "Here come ideas.". The phrase "The most important" is signaling the main idea, while "on the contrary" signals an opposite idea. "As an example" is a signal phrase for supporting illustrations for the main ideas with the word "therefore" signaling a "conclusion.". A stands for actively listen. You should sit where you can get involved and ask questions. Bring questions you want answered from the last lecture or from your text. Raise your hand at the beginning of class or approach your professor before the lecture. Do anything that helps you stay active, alert, and engaged. N stands for note taking. Students who take accurate lecture notes tend to do well on tests, but do not try to be a tape recorder. Listen to everything, but be selective and write down only key points. If you are too busy writing, you may not grasp what your professor is saying. Think of yourself as a reporter who is trying to get a good story.