How to Take Cornell Notes?
- Divide a sheet of paper into three sections: a large note-taking section on the right-hand side, a smaller cue column on the left-hand side and a summary section at the bottom of the page.
- As you listen to material, identify the main ideas and write them in the cue column.
- In the note-taking section, write detailed the main ideas.
- After the lecture or reading, review your notes and summarize the main ideas in the summary section at the bottom of the page.
- Review and practice active recall of the notes regularly to improve retention and comprehension of the material.
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There are dozens of ways to take notes, but they all seemingly end up with the same outcome. The Cornell note-taking system is an effective method for organizing and summarizing information during lectures or readings, leading to improved retention and comprehension of the material.
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