Note Taking

Skillful note-taking is an important component of academic succes at the college level. Numerous styles and strategies exist for writing, organizing, and using notes effectively; learn about as many as possible and evaluate which work best for you.

IMPORTANT: no matter how notes look, REVIEWING them on a regular basis is the key to retaining the information.

Read on for information that will help make note taking easier and more effective.

Active Participation

Listening For Main Ideas

When Professors Talk Too Fast...

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