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Outline Method

Outline Method

If you love keeping things simple and organized, the Outline Method is perfect for you.

All you have to do is sort your notes under main topics and then add smaller details under subtopics. You can use bullet points and space things out to make it easy to read and super organized.

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What is the Best Way of Taking Notes Ever?

What is the Best Way of Taking Notes Ever?

Hey, guess what? There's no one-size-fits-all way to take notes. The best approach is the one that makes learning easier for you and helps you get more done.

To give you a head start, I've gathered three

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Q/E/C Note-Taking Method

Q/E/C Note-Taking Method

Q/E/C stands for "Question, Evidence, Conclusion”. It’s a note-taking method, which offers a structured approach to process, analyze, and remember crucial details from a wide array of content.

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Cornell Method

Cornell Method

If you're the type who likes to really dig deep into a subject, the Cornell Method is for you.

Imagine your paper is split into three parts: a skinny column on the left for "cues," a bigger area on the right for "notes," and a space at the bottom for a "summary." When you're in a class or m...

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The Outline method

The Outline method

It requires you to structure your notes in form of an outline by using bullet points to represent different topics and their subtopics. 

Start writing main topics on the far left of the page and add related subtopic in bullet points below using indents.

Outline Method

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. One way to review is to use the Cornell Method, which divides the note sheet into three sections:

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The Mapping Method

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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