Crash course: Note-taking

What are the 3 parts of the Cornell note-taking system?

How does the cue column help you study after class?

Why is writing a summary at the bottom of your notes helpful?

How can Cornell notes help when preparing for a test?

What’s the best way to organize notes in the main section during class?

How does note-taking improve your focus during class?

• It helps you organize your thoughts later

• It keeps you engaged and actively listening

• It helps others understand the material better

Why is taking notes by hand often better than typing them on a laptop?

• It’s faster

• It helps process information better

• It looks neater

What’s the downside of typing notes verbatim (word for word)?

• You don’t process the information deeply

• It’s hard to read later

• It takes too much time

You should review your notes __________ to improve memory retention.

One note-taking method other than Cornell that helps show connections between ideas is ______________