The Outlining note taking method uses headings and bullet points to organize topics. This method is most useful when learning about topics that include a lot of detail.

How?

• Each section starts with a heading of the main topic. Each subtopic and supporting fact is written underneath the proper heading.
• During a lesson, begin your notes with a single bullet point and write the main topic.
• Place the first subtopic below and indented slightly to the right.
• List any details below your heading and slightly to the right.

Charting note taking method uses columns to organize information. This method is useful for lessons that cover a lot of facts or relationships between topics.

How?

• The page is divided into columns labeled by category. The details of each category are filled out in the rows below.
• When information about a category is mentioned, jot it down underneath the proper column.
• When the next topic begins move down one row and begin again.

The Sentence note taking method is simply writing down each topic as a jot note sentence. This method works well for fast paced lessons where a lot of information is being covered.

How?

• Each line on the page is a new and separate topic. To organize your notes even more, you can use headings for each main topic.
• Write down important information the teacher has emphasized. This can be in sentence form or point form.
• Start a new sentence or point for each new detail.
• Use headings to organize points by main topics.

The Sentence note taking method is simply writing down each topic as a jot note sentence. This method works well for fast paced lessons where a lot of information is being covered.

How?

• Each line on the page is a new and separate topic. To organize your notes even more, you can use headings for each main topic.
• Write down important information the teacher has emphasized. This can be in sentence form or point form.
• Start a new sentence or point for each new detail.
• Use headings to organize points by main topics.