Note-Taking TipsUse indentations to distinguish between major and minor points.
Put most notes in your own words, except formulas, definitions, and specific facts Use abbreviations and symbols wherever possible in the notes portion. If you completely don’t understand an idea, leave a blank space and ask your professor for help on it. |
Develop a code system of note-marking to indicate questions, comments, important points …for example,
Mark unfamiliar vocabulary & unclear ideas in unique ways, such as with a star or asterisk. Highlight vocabulary terms and important people. Circle ideas that are still unclear. Make sure you can understand what you have written and if needed, make corrections. Use drawings, arrows or other organizers to help you see concepts and relationships between them. |