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  Cornell Method of Note-taking The Cornell Method is one of the most effective and popular note-taking systems in which notes can be organized to retain information. It involves the division of paper into three sections: 1. Cue Column (Left Section): This is a narrow column used for writing key concepts, questions, or cues. After a lecture or reading, you are able to write questions or keywords here that summarize the material. 2. Note-Taking Area (Right Section): The larger section is utilized to write down the main notes while one is listening to a lecture or reading. You write in this section comprehensive information, explanations, and facts. 3. Summary Section Bottom: Leave approximately four inches at the bottom of the page to summarize in your own words what you have studied. This reinforces understanding and helps a lot when reviewing later. Benefits of the Cornell Method Organized: The structure makes the notes clear and way easier to review. Active Learning: The cue colu...

  Essay Writing Structure 1. Introduction: Begin with a hook to engage the reader. Introduce the topic and provide necessary background information. End with a thesis statement, which outlines the main argument or purpose of the essay. 2. Body Paragraphs: Topic Sentence: Start each paragraph with a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph. Supporting Evidence: Provide facts, examples, or quotes that support the topic sentence. Explanation: Explain how the evidence relates to the main argument and the thesis. Transition: Use transitions between paragraphs to maintain flow and coherence. 3. Conclusion: Restate Thesis: Summarize the main argument or purpose of the essay in different words. Summary: Briefly summarize the key points discussed in the body paragraphs. Final Thought: End with a strong closing sentence that provides a final perspective or calls to action, leaving the reader with something to ponder. This structure ensures clarity and coherence in ...

Cornell Method Animal living in the modern Zoo(Passage A) Advantages ü   Saved from their natural predator ü   No risk of being attacked ü   Regularly fed with balanced diet Disadvantages ü   Animals are bored, discontented and nervous ü   Dangerous for Zoo visitors ü   Prone to air borne diseases from human Summary  Animals living in the Zoo are saved from being attacked by their predators and they are well fed by the Zoo Keepers. However, due to the disturbance of their natural way of living, animals become bored, discontented and nervous which endanger Zoo visitor’s lives. Dichlorodiphemyltrichloroethane spraying programme (Passage B) Advantages ü   Decrease in Malaria infection ü   Reduces other dirty insects such as, flies and cockroaches ü   Maintain clean living area Disadvantages ...

  Referencing is an important aspect in any academic writing, as it ensures the maintenance of academic integrity by giving credit to the actual owners of ideas, data, and research. The advantages of referencing will include avoiding plagiarism, adding credibility to one's work based on valid sources, and helping the reader trace your sources to further their study. Proper referencing demonstrates professionalism and respect for other people's intellectual property, guiding readers to other materials that they can use for further study, adding to the collective nature of academic research. APA Referencing (American Psychological Association) APA referencing is a widely used citation style for academic writing, particularly in the social sciences. It provides guidelines for citing sources in-text and in a reference list at the end of a paper. Key Elements of APA Referencing 1. In-text citations: When referencing a source within the text, include the author's last name and th...