Note-taking Assistance

Students must be registered with ACCESS and have authorization for note-taking assistance on file.

The use of a tape recorder is strongly suggested as an independent form of note-taking assistance; however, the instructor must always be informed before you begin to use a tape recorder. Please be aware that if a classroom discussion becomes sensitive and the use of a recorder inhibits the educational process, the instructor may ask to have the recording temporarily discontinued until content material is again being presented. Instructors may request that you erase all tapes at the conclusion of the semester.

If you require a note-taker we will request that the instructor ask for a volunteer from the class. Many Moorpark students are willing to do this because it encourages them to take better notes themselves. We suggest that instructors make this request either privately or without identifying the student needing notes to the class. ACCESS will supply NCR notepaper or note-copying services.

Note-taking is not a substitute for attending class or taking your own notes.
Notes need only be provided for classes that you actually attend.

Procedure
*Request a Confidential Memo to take to your instructor that will authorize your use of a tape recorder.
*Request a Note-taker Memo and a Confidential Memo to take to your instructor that will authorize your use of a note-taker.
*Meet with the volunteer note-taker to arrange for the note exchange.
*Let your instructor or ACCESS know if your note-taker drops or isn't working out.

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