Note-Taking Tips and Tricks by Celia Cook

2024-09-27 16:11:35 UTC

Taking breaks every so often does genuinely help

2024-09-27 16:12:10 UTC

Procrastinate when you can

2024-09-27 16:12:35 UTC

write down what you feel is important rather than everything so your brain will remember

2024-09-27 16:12:35 UTC

Organize different topics

2024-09-27 16:12:39 UTC

just don't have ADHD!

2024-09-27 16:12:45 UTC

From my experience organizing them by section is very good.

2024-09-27 16:12:50 UTC

Don't try to write your notes word for word. Odds are you can't write that fast and will fall behind

anaya715 — 2024-09-27 16:12:51 UTC

Taking good notes can help you understand the material much better and it can help you become more organized.

2024-09-27 16:12:54 UTC

Tips on note taking: Skim, scan, organize, and interaction

2024-09-27 16:13:02 UTC

titles

2024-09-27 16:13:04 UTC

you don’t need to write things down that you already know

2024-09-27 16:13:14 UTC

I have learned to look for “key words” in the readings which mean words that I find confusing and statements as well. So then I would put the key words in my notes so that I can practice on understanding the topic and the main idea on why this reading was on the topic.

2024-09-27 16:13:17 UTC

Understand what you're taking notes on

2024-09-27 16:13:26 UTC

Skimming is a great start to the note-taking process

2024-09-27 16:13:57 UTC

Write down things you aren’t sure about and the things you know don’t worry about as much

2024-09-27 16:14:03 UTC

write in the margins

2024-09-27 16:14:08 UTC

don’t try to write down info word for word in class from a powerpoint because you will run out of time

2024-09-27 16:14:19 UTC

Shorthand notes are good. Quick, useful pieces of information that let you remember the rest are very helpful

2024-09-27 16:14:36 UTC

drawing part of your notes can help with understanding better

2024-09-27 16:14:37 UTC

Go slow and make sure you have what you need wrote down!

2024-09-27 16:14:39 UTC

Writing in colorful ink makes me more enthusiastic about note-taking.

2024-09-27 16:14:50 UTC

You could divide the reading into chunks and summarize pieces of information you find important from each chunk.

2025-10-01 14:34:36 UTC

My method is to read first, annotate, and then write down key ideas

2025-10-01 14:34:47 UTC

Only write things down your going to forget

2025-10-01 14:38:44 UTC

Writing in your own words helps you remember what you're reading about better

2025-10-01 14:39:04 UTC

An important note to keep in mind while note taking is to keep the information as succinct as possible while maintaining a connection and relation to the information that’s being referred to. Don’t be vague, but remember it’s not a transcription either

2025-10-01 14:42:30 UTC

Outlining and Annotating can help with taking notes

2025-10-01 14:43:42 UTC

I like to rewrite notes in my own words to reiterate them in my brain. This helps me remember the information better.