Hearing something once
is not enough to really learn it, and that is why note taking
is so important. Clearly written, accurate notes help to capture
information for later study and review.
Tips
for Taking Notes in a Course
Use separate sections
in a notebook for each subject.
Mark important
ideas with an asterisk or star.
Use short phrases
and easily remembered abbreviations.
Leave blank space
to add new information later.
Tips for Taking
Notes from Textbooks
Follow the same
tips as for Taking Notes in a Course
Summarize the textbook
information in your own words, section by section.