Determine the type of notes
For revision before the exam, you need a compact plan, for the teacher - a detailed methodological basis, for those who missed a lesson - a coherent review. The same transcript can be processed in different ways.
Set in advance the level of detail and the list of topics that should be included in the result. For example, to solve problems, save the flow of reasoning and the conditions for applying the formula; to repeat terms - definitions, differences and short examples.
Analysis will help you choose the source format differences between transcript, abstract and summary.
Get stem from entry
After processing, read the review and abstract to see the structure. Then open the full text and note definitions, cause-and-effect relationships, examples, and audience questions.
Save time codes for formulas, demonstrations and complex explanations that are useful to review. Add the name of the source file next to it: timestamp in transcription only makes sense in conjunction with the required entry.
Immediately separate the teacher’s words from your explanations. This way, when repeating, it will be clear what was taken from the lecture and what you added for convenience.
Assemble training structure
Start with the topic and objectives, then rank concepts from basic to complex. Give each term in context, add an example and a short summary. If the teacher came back to the idea later, carefully combine the fragments and keep the labels of both places.
Do not turn a probable or controversial statement into an absolute fact. The words “subject to,” “in this case,” and “generally” may be a necessary part of the explanation.
Five parts of study notes
- Topic and purpose
- Section title and result: what you need to be able to explain or solve after studying.
- Definitions
- Key term, verified definition, and timestamp where it is explained.
- Main points
- Main provisions and connections between them. The formula has designations and conditions of application.
- Examples and exceptions
- Case study, sequence of solution and situations in which the rule does not work.
- Self-test questions
- Questions on the topic and a separate note of what else needs to be clarified with the teacher.
Check exact elements
Formulas, numbers, names of scientists, dates and foreign terms require verification with sound and, if necessary, with a slide or textbook. Speech recognition does not transfer into the text a formula that the teacher showed but did not pronounce.
Mark illegible spaces rather than fill them in with a guess. Save the timecode and a short note, for example: “Clarify the sign before the second term.” Even if the formula is stated, check the indices, degrees and units of measurement.
Three sources to check
- Record
- Exact words, clauses, order of explanation and answers to questions.
- Slide
- Formulas, indices, diagram captions and examples shown.
- Tutorial
- Writing of terms, definitions and conditions for applying the rule.
If sources differ, note the difference and check with your instructor. Do not combine different definitions as if they were one wording.
Make notes convenient for repetition
Use short paragraphs, numbered steps, and tables only for actual comparison. In the working version, save time codes for difficult places, and place diagrams next to explanations.
At the end, add five questions that are answered in your material. Try to answer without a hint, then check yourself using your notes and notes.
- What is the main idea of this section?
- How to explain a key term in your own words?
- Under what conditions does a rule or formula apply?
- How to analyze the given example step by step?
- What exception or limitation is important to remember?
Practical checklist
- Determine the audience and purpose of the summary.
- Use the overview as a lecture map.
- Save timecodes for difficult places.
- Check formulas and terms against the source and additional sources.
- Add self-test questions.
How to complete a task in Transkribator
On page “Video to text” select the finished file, make sure it has a speech audio track, and start processing. View the overview, full text and timestamps, then download the TXT and prepare your own summary document.
If you only have an audio recording, use the page “Audio to text”. Add slides, diagrams and formulas that were not announced to your notes separately.
Main
- The transcript provides the basis, and the outline organizes it for the educational purpose.
- An overview helps to navigate a long lecture.
- Visual materials require separate work.
- The exact elements and conditions of use must be checked especially carefully.
Frequently asked questions
How is a summary different from a transcript?
The transcript follows the speech, and the outline selects and structures educational elements: definitions, connections, examples and conclusions. In a summary, you can combine explanations of one topic from different parts of the lecture, preserving their meaning and conditions of application.
Is it possible to get formulas from videos?
During transcription, speech from the audio track is recognized. If the formula is shown only on the screen, it must be transferred from the slide separately. Even the spoken formula should be checked against the recording and the slide: indices, degrees, signs or units of measurement may be lost in the text.
Do I need to read the whole text?
For a reliable note, review all material relevant to your learning objective. A review helps locate sections, but may miss a disclaimer, an exception, or an intermediate step of explanation.
Can theses be trusted?
They are useful as a basis for a plan, but important definitions and facts need to be checked. If the thesis is not clear without context, refer back to the full transcript and the corresponding portion of the lecture.
