Use symbols and graphics:
PDF version
of symbols and graphics
|
Use only the first
syllable or part of the word: |
|
pol
politics |
intro introduction |
concl conclusion |
| psych psychology |
dem democracy |
phil philosophy |
Omit vowels from the middle
of words: |
| bkgrd background |
estmt estimate |
envrmnt environment |
Subject specific terminology:
Write the
term or phrase out in your notes the first time and then use
initials or your own set abbreviation whenever it is used
again.
For example:
First Time In Notes: Rapid Eye Movement
Subsequently: REM
|
Use apostrophes when
leaving out letters in the middle of words: |
| gov’t government |
cont’d continued |
Use "g" to represent ing endings: |
| explrg exploring |
chkg checking |
Other standard abbreviations: |
| e.g. for example |
i.e. that is (in other
words) |
NYC New York City |
Adapted
from How to Study in College. Pauk, Walter, Houghton
Mifflin Company, Boston, 1989. |
