Record what the teacher repeatedly mentioned. Repetition is to emphasize the importance. There may be repeated content in the exam questions, which will at least help to understand the class content.
Selective recording (not verbatim recording): record the key points; Record calculations, especially in science classes such as mathematics.
2. Comprehensive application of recording methods. There are many ways to record information. You can choose one or more. It is best to use them comprehensively to get more information.
Handwritten notes are suitable for recording numbers, equations and formulas, such as calculus, chemistry, economics, symbolic logic, linguistics and other disciplines. Handwritten notes make your memory more profound.
You can also record classes and discussions. If the teacher allows. Although the memory is not as strong as handwriting, you can listen to the recording repeatedly and go to the specific explanation part.
If the teacher allows, you can copy the handouts and presentations. These materials are very useful for preparing for exams and writing papers.
3. Find the best note-taking method for you. There are many ways to take notes, some of which may be more effective and easier for you to organize. You should try all kinds of notes and find the one that suits you best.
One of the effective note-taking methods is Cornell note-taking. Divide the paper into two parts: the narrow left side (about 6 cm) and the wide right side (about 15 cm). Take class notes on the right. After class, summarize the contents in the right column, summarize the key words and questions, and write them in the left column.
Many people take outline notes. That is, record the outline of the lecture (which can be listed with dots). Summarize or highlight the original notes with pens of different colors after class.
Mind mapping is a more visible creative note-taking method. Don't record sentences in a linear way, but draw pictures. Write the core theme of the course in the center of the paper. Add subheadings around the core theme. Connect ideas with lines. You can write or draw.
4. Keep your notes in a fixed place. If you put it wrong, it will be difficult to organize, which is not conducive to preparing for exams and writing papers. Pick up the notebook and don't take notes, or you won't find it next time.
On the computer, create a folder for each theme. It's not easy to find them mixed up.
Put the handwritten pages of notes in the file bag, and you can add and subtract them at any time without tearing them off from the book.
5. Put away the handouts and the syllabus. Many people (especially freshmen) don't understand the importance of handouts and course outlines. There is a lot of important information on it, such as course objectives, homework arrangements and so on.
The outline also lists the articles that need to be read. According to this information, you can better grasp the key points when taking notes.
Put the handout, syllabus and notes in the same place, so that when the teacher mentions them in class, you can read them immediately.
6. Use a notebook or folder for each theme. Put the notebooks together. You can find it quickly when you need it. If there is a folder for each subject, there will be no mistakes.
Keep notebooks and folders in a convenient place. If you put it in the wrong place, it won't work.
The more specific the classification, the better. Each theme can have multiple folders. For example, a course is divided into four parts, and you can have a notebook for each part.
Another example: several folders for each subject. Take Latin class as an example. Each part of speech has a folder (nouns, verbs, clauses, etc. ).
7. On the computer, create a separate folder for each subject. The notes on the computer should also be classified. You can't find it if you don't want to toss and turn.
You can also create a subfolder in the folder to store important information. For example, in the "Ancient Astronomy" folder, there is a subfolder for each course stage, and there is also a folder for each of the two papers.
For another example, the "Gender Studies" folder contains two subfolders: "Investigation Report" and "Gender Identity Politics".
8. Write an outline for each course. It seems a bit redundant, but it is actually very useful, which can help you find the contents of your notes quickly. Just list the key points of your notes, and you will know it will be useful when you refer to it later.
Combine class notes with reading notes. Find out the key points and connections between the two. For example, the course on medieval women focuses on the formation of self-awareness, the category of works, self-reliance and gender. Find the connection between them.
The general program contains general arguments and sub-arguments.
9. Be consistent. Don't constantly change the method and storage place of your notes. It is not convenient for post-finishing. Using a fixed note-taking method and storing it in a fixed place can make you better prepared.
Negligence in sorting is not conducive to preparing for exams and writing papers.