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Divide your paper into three sections: a 2.5โ margin to the left, a 2โ summary section on the bottom, and a main 6โ section.
The advantages of this method are notes that are neatly organized and summarized.
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The page is organized by topic. While in class, start with the main topic. Branch off and write a heading for each of the subtopics. Add important notes underneath each subtopic.
This method is useful for visual learners. It helps you understand the relationships between topics.
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Use headings and bullet points with supporting facts.
This method is useful when a topic includes a lot of detail.
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Divide the page into 3 columns and label each column by category. Fill the details of each category in the rows below.
This method is useful for lessons that cover a lot of facts or relationships between topics.
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This method involves jotting down important information on each topic. Each line on the page is a separate topic. Use headings for each main topic.
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Preparation steps before a note-taking session:
Taking a structured approach to note-taking is the best way. Put the outline notes by choosing four or five key points of the lecture, followed by in-depth sub-points.ย One way to review is to use the Cornell Method, which divides the note sheet into three sections:
The mind map is a visual diagram of abstract concepts.
It works best in subjects like chemistry, history and philosophy, subjects having a neural network like interlocked and complex topics.ย
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Is a linear method of taking notes that proceeds down the page, using indentation or bullets to denote major and minor points.
Pros: it records content relationship in a way tha...
The goal is to jot down your thoughtsย as quickly as possible. Format is kept to a minimum:ย every new thought is written on a new line.ย
Pros:ย Is like free writing for notes.
Cons: lack organization and notes can be hard to understand.
Works for: meetings or lectures that lack organization; when information is presented very quickly.
Works for: dense written material.
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It requires you to structure your notes in form of an outline by using bullet points to represent different topics and their subtopics.ย
Start writing main topics on the far left ...
All notes that are related to each other are grouped together in a box.ย
A dedicated box is assigned for each section of notes which cuts down the time needed for reading and reviewing.
Apps areย especially helpful for this method because content on the page can be reordered or resized subsequently.