How to Take Great Notes

LOL, I always take notes, but I never look at them.

The 3 steps method begins at 2:13

1.Write Down Conclusion -Make Questions -Make Conclusion Per Sentences -Understand 2.Use Color 3.Review -Explain It Into A Classmate

I use three main types of note taking. 1. The "meeting-minutes" type of notes that serve as a reminders of stuff to put on the to-do list. This includes writing down questions that I need to figure out later. 2. Note taking as a memory aid, and a more active mode of learning and gaining understanding. In class. I would use my "notes" to derive formulas, summarize concepts, and work out problems in parallel with the instructor. This was so effective at helping me understand the material, I rarely needed to go back and review notes of this type. 3. Note taking for research. This is the most difficult type of note-taking for me because it requires the greatest amount of organization. First, I like to create an outline of the topic I am researching. Then I create lists of questions I would like to answer about the sub-topics in the outline. Then I start researching / searching for answers to the subtopic questions. I create a separate sheet for each of the questions, and their answers/evidence, being sure to keep track of the reference information on these sheets. I number the question/answer/reference sheets, then write these page numbers on the outline to index the information I have gathered.

What I do is I give my complete attention to the teacher and really try to absorb the lesson, all the while taking quick jot notes. Then when I get home, I re-write the jot notes in a more thorough way. Works like a charm, been getting the best grades for my class since I started ;)

Doesn't anybody hate when their teachers/teacher b like "u have 2 write this down because it's gonna b on the test/quiz," and then u write all the useless facts/info, basically write down all the shit, or whatever, study whatever u wrote, and what ur teacher said was important we had 2 write it down, doesn't end up in the test/quiz? -,-

notes i took from this video :) - Write down conclusions instead of facts 1. You will never be able to write down at the same rate someone is delivering you information, thus being an ineffective way of taking notes. 2. Instead of trying to be an audio recorder and write everything down during the lecture you should pay attention to the class and note down keypoints instead of raw data. *Notes should help you learning during class, not after!* - Use a template for your notes 1. By using different colors, visual structures and multimedia you will be able to remember your notes visually. 2. By setting a set template you will also be able to take them more efficiently. - Review your notes instead of relearn them 1. Spend time going through your notes **a**fter class to test your comprehension. 2. You can also try teaching the material to a classmate to see if you were really able to learn. Note taking is more than just a tool to help you graduate it is a life-skill that you should take to daily life. By making it a habit you will also be able to absorb more from the world around you.

YES THIS VIDEO IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED I'm crap at taking notes...

1. Take notes before class 2. Listen in class 3. Do Exercises (better than just rereading b/c you are actively searching for something) 3.5. Do not be afraid to use multiple sources for exercises. There are 100s of different books for some topics. 4. Rinse and Repeat

when the teacher is saying something, i reapeat his/her words in my head

Is anyone else just watching this because school is coming soon?

This helped me like ALOT, every time i have to take notes, this cloud of stress comes over me because the teach be talking so fast its hard to keep up. But with the tips, you gave us I'm able to record important parts of a speech and not just rewriting. I'm actually home school and what i have to say is, you just made this section of learning fun and understandable, videos like this should be in public schools. I appreciate your hard work to make these videos.

these things never work for me, i always end up writing everything :::''''))))))

Who else was taking notes about this...

Video begins at 02:15

Listening to you talking about Shakespear makes me grateful that in my language class we either don't talk about important people (anymore) or we're talking about german ones. But I'm going to try coloring notes. We usually don't really take notes, since most teachers write everything on the blackboard and we just have to copy that. But it will be useful for social studies/history (this year a mixed subject o.Ô) and university next year.

Great video! As a college student, even I have a difficult time taking notes. I have terrible focus and try to copy down everything the teachers say. It's an exhaustive effort. However, this Q&A format may work quite well! Thanks for the tips!

These videos are SO helpful! Thank you so much. Before I watched this my notes were a jumbled mess. Now I am getting better grades in school and understanding what the teacher is saying so much better. And the voices you make keep me focused. Again Thanks SO MUCH!

I've been taking my notes in question/answer form for a long time... it helps a ton! and also you don't have to make a separate review to study before the test, you already have practice questions!

The most helpful suggestions was to note down conclusions and not facts :)