Using codes when note-taking
A system I devised for lesson observation could be adapted for other purposes
If you find yourself having to multitask in the form of observing or interviewing while making notes at the same time, it’s a good idea to use a coding system of some sort to help you get your thoughts down quickly. This is assuming, of course, that you haven’t learnt shorthand. If you have, skip this article.
Example of a coding system
When I was an Ofst…
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