Each can be used in a notebook, index cards, or in a digital form on your laptop.
There are various forms of taking notes, and which one you choose depends on both your personal style and the instructor’s approach to the material. The important thing is to find a note-taking strategy that works for you. In fact, research indicates that there’s a 34 percent chance that students will remember key information if it’s present in their notes but only a 5 percent chance if it’s not. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer to write brief summaries or make visual guides and diagrams in your notes.
Organize your notes into effective study guides.Apply strategies to make note-taking more effective.Use the four primary methods of note taking: lists, outlines, concept maps, and the Cornell method.By the end of this chapter, you will be able to: