Methods for Notetaking

 They help organize class notes into easily digestible summaries. This method is effective because the main points, details, study cues, and summary are all written in one place. Your notes are neatly organized, summarized, and easy to review and it allows you to pull out major ideas and concepts. The paper is divided into 3 sections: a 2.5” margin to the left, a 2” summary section on the bottom, and a main 6” in-class note section. You use the main notes section to take notes during class. Use the cues section to review your notes. After class, write down things you’ll need to remember and a prompt for each. You can also use this section for vocabulary words and study questions. In the summary segment at the bottom, write a summary of your notes. This is where you will highlight the main points. 

 This is a more visual way to organize your class notes. This technique is useful when learning about relationships between topics. This method is useful for visual learners who struggle with studying from notes and It helps you remember and connect relationships between topics. The page is organized by topic. The main topics branch out into subtopics with detailed information about each. How Do You Use It? While in class, begin the map with the main topic. Branching off the main topic, write a heading for each of the subtopics. Write any important notes underneath each subtopic. And Continue the pattern. 

 This uses headings and bullet points to organize topics. This method is most useful when learning about topics that include a lot of detail. This way Allows notes to be neatly organized. It is easy to see the relationship between topics and subtopics. And It is easy to turn points into study questions.   

This has Each section starting with a heading of the main topic. Then Each subtopic and supporting fact is written underneath the proper heading. And During a lesson, begin your notes with a single bullet point and write the main topic. Then Place the first subtopic below and indented slightly to the right. And then List any details below your heading and slightly to the right.

This uses columns to organize information. This method is useful for lessons that cover a lot of facts or relationships between topics. This allows you to highlight key pieces of information for each topic. For this type of notes, the page is divided into columns labeled by category. The details of each category are filled out in the rows below. So, when information about a category is mentioned, jot it down underneath the proper column. When the next topic begins move down one row and begin again.