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Note-Taking Assistance

Students who are authorized by their counselor for note taking assistance can obtain class notes in a number of ways. Discuss with your counselor the pros and cons of each method for accessing class materials. However, note taking assistance is not a substitute for attending class.

Tape recording lectures - Some students find that taping lectures is an effective technique for obtaining lecture material. Helpful tips for taping:
--Ask the Professor for permission.
--Place the tape recorder or yourself at the front of the classroom, close to the professor. This can eliminate some of the background noise and makes the tapes easier to listen to later.

Classmate Volunteer Note Taker - Many students identify another student in their class to share their notes. There are several ways to locate a volunteer note taker in your class.

As a student, you may know or observe someone in your class who takes comprehensive class notes. Ask this person if s/he is willing to serve as note taker.

OR

If you are unable to secure a volunteer or you feel uncomfortable approaching another student, the instructor can be of assistance in finding a volunteer. You can obtain a letter from ODS requesting that the instructor assist you in locating a note taker. The instructor should make an announcement in class requesting that a student volunteer come forward, without identifying who you are. Once a volunteer has come forward, the instructor will facilitate a meeting of you and the note taker.

OR

Once you have secured the volunteer note taker, both you and the note taker decide how you will obtain the notes. Some suggestions include:

• Providing the volunteer with NCR notepads, which is carbonless paper that creates duplicates of each page of notes. These notepads can be obtained from the ODS Alternative Media Services Coordinator at no cost.
  
• Bring the notes to ODS to be photocopied for free on a regular basis.

If you have any difficulties in obtaining the notes, please contact your ODS counselor.