Note taking is the recording of information
in a succinct but effective way. It helps students in learning materials or reviewing them later on.
Benefits of note-taking
- Improve in focusing and paying attention
- Keep students engaged in lectures
- Store important information for reviewing later.
- Learn to prioritize important details
- Enhance organization skills
- Promote creativity
How to take note
Do the following steps to have a good notes:
- Prepared carefully before coming to class
- Improve your listening skill and writing skill
- Use appropriate
note taking methods
- Make your note easy to read with highlights and comments
- Pay attention to small details
- Review your note frequently
Practice taking note
Here are some good exercises in practicing taking note:
Tools
Here are some good tools for taking notes:
Resources
Here are some good resources in note-taking: