One of the many things that we do not learn in school is how to properly take notes. It is something that we are expected to know but rarely does someone sit down with us to make sure we are even taking notes let alone to see if we are doing it properly.
Today I want to talk to you about taking good notes.
The purpose of taking notes in school is to have a place to go and reference what was discussed in the classroom because we all know that we will not remember everything discussed so this gives a place to go to get that information.
I personally like using the Cornell Method of note-taking but any method will work as long as you take good notes.
When taking notes in class you need to start by writing down the main points. Sometimes your teacher will tell you "write this down" but most of the time we have to decide what is important and what is not so make sure that you are writing down the key points from your lecture. If your teacher writes notes on the board then that is a bonus.....just write what they write and if you feel the need to add anything additional do so.
Do not try to write everything that the teacher says. If you try to write down everything that the teacher says you will be absolutely crazy. Again make sure you are only writing down key points. This will take some getting used to but keep trying and don't give up.
Use your notes daily (they should not be placed in a folder until test time). If you study your notes daily you will retain the information better. Keep your notes neat, organized and in one place.
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