1. Note-Making - Std XI - Hornbill

1. What is Note-Making?

• A study skill to condense and organize large amounts of information.

• Helps in remembering and revising material.

• Useful in both academic and professional contexts.

2. Steps in Note-Making

Step-by-Step Guide:

3. Features of Good Notes

1. Short and Crisp: Only essential information in phrases, not full sentences.

2. Logical Structure:

   • Use numbering and sub-numbering:

     • 1, 2, 3 (Main points)

     • (i), (ii), (iii) (Sub-points)

     • (a), (b), (c) (Details)

3. Alternative Method: Decimal format

   • 1, 1.1, 1.1.1, 2, 2.1, etc.

4. Use Abbreviations/Symbols:

   • Omit articles (a, an, the), conjunctions (and, but), prepositions (in, on)

   • Use symbols like →, &, %, etc.

5. Meaningful: Should make sense when read later.

4. Passage for Note-Making Practice

   
   

   Pheasants are shy, charming birds known for their brilliant plumage. These beautiful birds occupy an important niche in nature’s scheme of things. Of the 900 bird species and 155 families, the pheasants belong to the order Galliformes and family Phasinidae. The Galliformes are known as game birds and this includes, pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, francolins, turkeys and megapodes. There are 51 species of pheasants in the world and these are shown in the identification chart brought out by the Environment Society of India (ESI). The purpose of this chart is to create awareness among members of the school eco-clubs under the National Green Corps (NGC) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. Except for the Congo Peafowl, all the other pheasants are from Asia. Scientists believe that all pheasants originated from the Himalayas, and then scattered into _Tibet, China, Myanmar, South and South East Asia, as well as the Caucasus Mountains. The jungle fowl and the peafowl spread to South India and Sri Lanka long before the early settlers established themselves in the Indo-Gangetic plain. About a third of all the pheasants in the world are found in India. The male blue peafowl (the peacock) is the best known member of the pheasant family and is India’s national bird. It occupies a prominent place in India’s art, culture and folklore.

Step 1: Underline the Key Phrases in the Original Passage

Pheasants are shy, charming birds known for their brilliant plumage. These beautiful birds occupy an important niche in nature’s scheme of things. Of the 900 bird species and 155 families, the pheasants belong to the order Galliformes and family Phasinidae. The Galliformes are known as game birds and this includes, pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, francolins, turkeys and megapodes.

There are 51 species of pheasants in the world and these are shown in the identification chart brought out by the Environment Society of India (ESI). The purpose of this chart is to create awareness among members of the school eco-clubs under the National Green Corps (NGC) of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

Except for the Congo Peafowl, all the other pheasants are from Asia. Scientists believe that all pheasants originated from the Himalayas, and then scattered into _Tibet, China, Myanmar, South and South East Asia, as well as the Caucasus Mountains. The jungle fowl and the peafowl spread to South India and Sri Lanka long before the early settlers established themselves in the Indo-Gangetic plain.

About a third of all the pheasants in the world are found in India. The male blue peafowl (the peacock) is the best known member of the pheasant family and is India’s national bird. It occupies a prominent place in India’s art, culture and folklore.

Step 2: Ask & Answer Questions

Step 3: List Points Without Full Verbs

• Pheasants → shy birds, bright plumage

• Belong to Order: Galliformes; Family: Phasinidae

• Game birds: incl. pheasants, quails, partridges etc.

• 51 species (as per ESI chart)

• Chart → for awareness via NGC eco-clubs

• Origin → Himalayas → spread to Asia, Caucasus

• Jungle fowl, peafowl → S. India, Sri Lanka

• ⅓ species in India

• Peacock → national bird; rich cultural, artistic value

Step 4: Organize & Number Points (Outline Format) - FINAL OUTPUT

Title: Pheasants – Features, Habitat & Significance

1. Basic Features (i) Shy, colourful birds

(ii) Belong to Order: Galliformes; Family: Phasinidae .

(iii) Galliformes = game birds (e.g., partridges, quails, grouse, etc.)

2. Classification & Documentation (i) 51 species listed in ESI chart (ii) Purpose: to raise awareness among school eco-clubs (NGC)

3. Geographical Origin & Distribution (i) All species (except Congo Peafowl) from Asia (ii) Origin: Himalayas → spread to Tibet, China, Myanmar, SE Asia, Caucasus (iii) Jungle fowl & peafowl reached South India & Sri Lanka before Indo-Gangetic settlements

4. Indian Context (i) ⅓ of world’s pheasants in India (ii) Peacock: most famous species; national bird of India (iii) Cultural importance in art, folklore

5. Final Touches – Check Abbreviations & Formatting

• Abbreviations used:

  • → = leads to

  • S. = South

  • SE = South-East

  • ESI = Environment Society of India

  • NGC = National Green Corps
    

• Formatting Check:

  • Title provided ✅

  • Notes in phrases ✅

  • Logical numbering ✅

  • No complete sentences ✅

  • Use of abbreviations ✅

6. Summary Tips

• Use headings & subheadings

• Maintain uniform indentation

• Use abbreviations consistently

• Add a title at the top of notes

7. Common Mistakes to Avoid

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