how i take notes effectively?
the mindset i have when taking my notes is to not rewrite it after. maybe once if i have more time while reviewing.
before you can write down your notes, you should have the right materials for it. personally, i prefer grid loose leaf papers rather than notebooks. it’s easier to write without having to flip the notebook or worrying about the spring on the side. it also makes organizing my notes into my binder easier. next, and the most important, are pens. i usually use a black pen and that’s it. i do the highlighting after when i get home to review my notes. and again, when i have time while reviewing before an exam, i rewrite my notes and that’s when i use other pens to color code or to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
another important tip when taking down notes is to have a layout that you could use throughout. for me, i simply use the outline method as it works the best with all my notes from different classes. my notes usually contains the date of the lecture, the topic, subtopics, and bulleted details. i don’t use other bullet symbols than a dash or a dot.
lastly, i take my notes in a manner that will make it more understandable for me. meaning, i don’t take down what my professor is exactly saying or what is written on the presentation or the board. i take down notes based on how i understand it the best. the only time i write down the exact words from a presentation or from what my professor has said is when it is a definition, a quote, or a text my professor emphasized. usually, professors would say if it will come out on a test and sometimes they would give out hints about it so i also take note of those.
these are the tips i have for taking notes effectively and these are what i personally follow. i know there are a lot more out there, and that it all really boils down to personal preferences. so find out about yours and share it too to help others!
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