Lecture Techniques

In my opinion I feel that lectures should not be completely compulsory, because I think that individuals should have the freedom to choose whether or not they want to attend lectures. Going to lectures is really important in an individual receiving a good grade however, it will be the individuals choice if they do not want to attend and possibly fall behind. Similarly, even if someone does not attend a lecture, listen again and friends are still there to help out. Some individuals may feel more comfortable staying in their room and listening again to the lecture because they may concentrate more than being in the lecture.
   In my opinion, using friends notes can be 50/50, because sometimes that friend may not have taken enough notes or even the important notes, but on the other hand, it can be really reliable if that individual using the friends notes to get some information in order to catch up to the lecture. Similarly, power point slides can also be helpful for those who miss lectures, meaning that that individual would not necessarily miss out unless the lecturer says something important.
  Note-taking is a vital point when going to lectures because it gives individuals extra information and also some information to take home with them to go over them to gain more knowledge about the topic. There are various types of note-taking styles such as linear, bullet points, pro's and cons and mind-maps. In my opinion an individual should use the one that they are most comfortable with, however, I would advise everyone to at least try out other styles of note-taking because this may give them a more broader variety when taking down notes.
   The lectures which I have attended have been quite in depth and helpful because they have taught me the little things which I may have overlooked, such as punctuations, the use of  'I' and 'me' and paragraphs.
   Rewriting notes or summarising notes is quite important in my point of view, because this allows individuals to fully grasp the concept of the lesson. For example, some people may copy word for word and not understand a single thing, so summarising notes is important from my perspective.
   Lastly, reading over your notes cannot just be used to revise for a exam, in my opinion I think that some research should be put into place as well in order for their to be some background knowledge which can be in-putted.