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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 that is easy to review.
Cons: difficult to go back and edit information written in this system.
Works for:Β recording terms, definitions, facts and sequences, when taking notes on slides or readings.
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The goal is to jot down your thoughtsΒ as quickly as possible. Format is kept to a minimum:Β every new thought is written on a new line.Β
Pros:Β 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.
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Works for: dense written material.
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A nonlinear system of note-taking that resembles a tree and root structure: ideas stem from one major concept and are connected by lines (or βbranchesβ).
Pros: works well for visual learners; is tool for analytical-thinkers, because it outlines connections.
Cons: Time consuming; can get complex, doesn't work in every circumstances.
Works for:Β big-picture brainstorming sessions, planning essays and recording meetings.
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Instead of taking notes in full sentences, you record only keywords and place them in a chain that maps the thought process, written on a web-like grid, starting in the 1 oβclock position and working clockwise.Β
Pros:Β allows you to take notes in βreal timeβ.
Cons: few sources for learning how to use it.
Works for: meetings and lectures; dyslexic learners.
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A continuum of dates and events.Β
However, timelines need not be limited to two-dimensions. Timelines can be multidimensional (i.e., date, relevant event, another event).Β
Work for: recording history or biography, but they can also be used to compare and contrast similar events.Β
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Represented by individual steps that start from a problem and lead to a solution.Β
Each step is denoted by a different kind of shape which symbolizes whether the note requires action or decision. Unlike the timeline, a flow chart can veer in multiple directions, leading to different scenarios.
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Usually comprise overlapping circle that represent sets. A set includes items that all share a specific characteristic.Β
Although there is no limit to the number of sets you compare, complicated Venn diagrams can be difficult to interpret
Works for:Β comparing and contrasting notes.
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Works for: marketing, manufacturing or service industry for product design and quality defect prevention.
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Different types of information demand different styles of note-taking. There are lots of reasons to take notes: to retain information, to capture ideas, to problem solve or brainstorm, to visualize complex systems or concepts etc.
But what works for outlining a blog post might not work so great for brainstorming new ideas.
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