THE MODIFIED CORNELL NOTE TAKING SYSTEM Layout Question Column --2 Inches-- After the lecture, write questions in this column for each main point in the record column. Record Column --6 Inches-- Record patterns of main idea and support in your own words when possible. Use indentations to show the relationships between main ideas and support. Record Column Write main ideas and supporting material in the right column ? Use signals from the lecture Titles & keywords= topics ? main ideas ?Transition? words/phrases introduce patterns of support and/or details First, most, some, this is called, there are two types Use abbreviations to get the full idea. Leave spaces between ideas so you can fill in more later. see how ideas relate to one another