Make notes

If an element has a formal system that isn t followed, this suggests either a problem with the system itself (e.g., flawed design, impractical, insufficient detail or explanation) or a failure of management (e.g., inadequate supervision, lack of training, no followthrough or enforcement, or inadequate resources). Whatever the cause, you will want to make note of it and try to address it in your implementation plan. 

Throughout the first session, you might want to make notes of fhe development needs and goals put forward by fhe menfee. If fhere is fo be a formalized personal developmenf plan, fhese can help fo specify goals and objectives. 

Facing such questions head-on from the earliest planning stages and making notes as information is gathered will help to avoid unpleasant surprises later on. 

The style of the book is to present only a small amount of information on each page with a slide-like illustration using short descriptions and easily understood chemical equations and structures. Under each illustration is additional information or comments with room for the reader to make notes if desired. Although there is obvious continuity, an attempt has been made to make each page subject somewhat independent so that readers can study the contents of the book one page at a time at their own pace. Of necessity, because of this format, there is considerable repetition. We do not consider this bad. 

Professor Greenwood has provided routes to metalloboranes which are derived from the noble metals Pt and Ir and the nido-B9H12 ", arachno-B9H1A, and closo-BioH102 ions. We wish to make note of some new reactions of Ir and Rh complexes with the arachno-B< H9 ion and compare these results with his observations of arachno-B9H14. ... 

Understand the concepts first. Make notes. Never use a colored highlighter. 

Add 3 ml of a solvent, stopper the tube, and shake the bejesus out of it. If all of the solid dissolves at room temperature, then your solid is soluble. Do not use this solvent as a recrystallization solvent. (You must make note of this in your notebook, though). 

The most important thing to know about critical reading is that it is an active endeavor. Keep your mind active and on its figurative toes at all times. Underline important points as you read, argue with the author, make notes, and do whatever you need to stay involved with the passage. 

Remember what you ve learned so far. Look at structure. Look for the main idea of the passage. Consider the purpose for which the passage was written. What clues can you deduce from the writing style about the author s attitude toward the subject Is the attitude positive Negative Objective Try to pick out individual words that further each writer s intent and support each writer s opinion. If it helps, underline or make notes on important points. Active reading techniques like these will keep you focused on some very detailed reading comprehension passages. 

The reader-simulator should try to relate the simulation results to the parameters used and to the model equations. For this understanding, it is necessary to refer back to the model equations and to the program. Most users will find it useful to make notes of the parameters investigated and to sketch the expected graphical results before they are obtained by simulation. 

Once you begin the essay writing stage, your journal will become an invaluable tool. It can help you use the right tone, neither too casual nor too formal, so that your essay sounds like you. While rereading it, make note of the words you use, and what your voice sounds like when you write. Also make note of the ideas and topics that hold your interest. Sometimes you may not be aware of your feelings about something until you take the time to explore them. Use your journal entries to search for possible essay material. 

Circle any problems or unclear areas as you encounter them. You might also make notes in the margin with an idea or two about how to improve the problem areas. After you have read through your essay a few times, and highlighted the areas that need improving, focus on one problem at a time. For example, if a point isn t made clearly and directly, or if it s too general, add a phrase or a sentence to clear it up, then move on to the next mark. Try not to get ahead of yourself or be intimidated by all the marks on the page. 

Make notes. Making notes as you read is another way for you to identify key concepts and to put the material into your own words. Writing down important ideas and mathematical formulas can also help you memorize them. 

You can also plan how to study in your schedule. For example, you might write for Monday 6 00 P.M. to 9 00 P.M. Read Chapter 4, make notes, map notes, and create a set of flashcards. Then for Tuesday 8 30 AJVt. to 9 00 A.M. (your commute time) Study Chapter 4 flashcards. The key to a successful study plan is to be as detailed as possible. 

When approaching a word problem, you must be willing to read the problem several times. Read once to get the general idea and topics. Read again, and attempt to separate the problem into chunks, making notes as you read. Cross out any unnecessary information. Be clear on the goal—what is being asked for in the problem. Do not lose focus on the end result. 

Ensure that employees are fully aware of the importance of vigilance and the seriousness of breaches in security, and that they make note of unaccompanied strangers on the site and immediately notify designated security officers or local law enforcement agencies. 

Make notes about procedures and safety precautions to use in the laboratory. 

Pointing out that such events could jeopardize the program, I successfully argued for the conversion of an empty office into an injury-proof room, outfitted with padding on the floor and walls. At one end, the carpenters installed a see-through mirror. Observers could watch unobtmsively, make notes in the chart and be ready to intervene if anything troublesome developed. 

When handling hydrogen It Is necessary to make note of the hazard of creating an explosive mixture. The gas ballast valve may In no case be opened when dealing with hydrogen. The motors driving the pumps must be of explosion-proof design. 

Read Chapters 7 and 8 and work through the exercises. Use at least one of the additional resources for each chapter. Start practicing your math by making up problems out of everyday events. Exercise your memory by making note of the buildings and rooms you see each day. 

The exam bulletin will tell you when and where your exam is being held. Do you know how to get to the testing site Do you know how long it will take you to get there If not, make a trial run, preferably on the same day of the week and at the same time of day. Make note, on the Final Preparations worksheet, of the amount of time it will take you to get to the exam site. Plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early so you can get the lay of the land, use the bathroom, and calm down. Then figure out how early you will have to get up that morning, and make sure you get up that early every day for a week before the exam. 

Read a math question in chunks rather than straight through from beginning to end. As you read each chunk, stop to think about what it means and make notes or draw a picture to represent that chunk. 

Having carefully constructed the interaction diagram for the carbonyl group in Figure 3.21, we must now interpret it. We first make note of the frontier orbitals. 

Next, when considering the use of renewable resources, one must make note of the competing uses for land and the consequent impact on the environment, such as the competition between food production and industrial use for agricultural land, as exemplified by the growing biofuels industry or the deforestation of land for plantations of palm oil trees. This is a complex area where there is on-going national and international debate and where there are no easy answers. 

As you add each entry to your list, determine the specific dates of your employment (month and year), and make notes concerning each position, your responsibilities, and your major accomplishments. Later, how you convey this information within your resume will be critical, so try to describe each experience concisely, using action words. 

To demonstrate that you are a well-organized person, refer to your planner or PDA during job interviews, and don t be afraid to make notes during the interview. If a potential employer wants to schedule a second interview, take out your planner or PDA, and schedule an appointment on the spot. 

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