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Note Taking

The Cornell Notes method allows you to take notes in a way that is conducive to self-quizzing.

Mometrix Test Preparation. (2015). How to take Cornell Notes properly [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ErSjc1PEGKE

Why should you take notes?

  • To engage in active learning and reading
  • To study, particularly through self-quizzing
  • To have a consistent way to organize your materials
  • To support better retention of material, especially when hand-written

See an example:

image of sample Cornell Notes