CHAPTER

NOTE-<br>MAKING

Chapter Analysis

List of Topics 2016 2017 2018

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LAT (5 marks) 1 1 1 1 1

2018

• In Delhi & Outside Delhi sets, one question of 8 marks on note making and summary was asked.

2017

• In Delhi set, one question of 8 marks on note making and summary was asked.
• In Outside Delhi set, one question of 8 marks on note making and summary was asked.

2018

• In Delhi set, one question of 8 marks on note making and summary was asked.
• In Outside Delhi set, one question of 8 marks on note making and summary was asked.

Introduction

Note-making is basically; jotting down the important points for further usage.

After listening to a talk or reading some book or assignment, you jot down your thoughts to refresh your mind later. These notes enable you to organize your thoughts.

Purpose of Note Making

To revise lessons before examinations

• To write a report or any composition
• To plan a speech or any lecture
• To convey any message only by giving important details
• To make a presentation
• To summarise the text that you have read

How to Make Notes

The first step is to read the chapter or article thoroughly from beginning till the very end. By reading the passage with proper concentration, we get answers to the following questions:

What does the passage deal with?

_ How is the theme developed in the passage?

• The second step is to identify the main points and supporting details in the given text. Try to make your notes condensed and to the point.
• After that, try to divide the passage according to the common content and supply suitable headings to them. If required, the headings can be further divided into sub headings.
• Finally condense the information and organize it in a systematic way.

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Characteristics of Note-Making

Notes are not written in grammatically correct sentences.

1. Notes are much shorter than original text.
2. The main points and the supporting details are distinguished.
3. Many unimportant words, helping words etc., are usually dropped out.
4. Information is condensed by using symbols, abbreviations, shorter words etc.
5. Try not to exceed 5 words in every heading and supporting points.
6. Try to complete the notes within 4 to 5 headings.
7. Notes should be presented in a systematic manner that brings out the structure of the original text.
8. Headings and supporting details are numbered.
9. Finally, the summary is prepared on the basis of the notes prepared. It should not exceed the limit of 80 words.

Format

Heading/Title 3.2

1. Heading 3.3 Supporting points 1.1 3.4

1.2 Heading 4. 1.3 Supporting points 4.1 1.4

1. Heading Supporting points 2.1 2.2 Key to Abbreviations 2.3 Supporting points

2.4 eg. example

1. Heading etc. et cetera

3.1 & 3. and

Marking Scheme

Note making will be of 8 marks.

Abbreviations/symbols (with/without key) any four 1 mark

Title 1 mark

Content (Minimum 3 headings and subheadings with proper indentation and notes)

2 marks

Suggested points

Note: Notes and summary should be in the third person.

and summary should be written in the first person, provided the format is correct and content is covered properly.

Summary: The summary should include all the important points given in the notes.

Content

2 marks

2 marks

Expression

Use the notes which you have made for writing your summary. This will not just save your time but will also help you write the summary in your own words.

The summary should include points, facts or ideas in the same order as it appears in the passage.

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Previous Years' Questions

Q.1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

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1. There is a clear dichotomy between Jayashankar Prasad's daily life and the one that found expression in his

literature. In his literary formulations, Prasad advocated an escape- from- personality ideal and categorically stated: