Note Taking

Objectives

After completing this module on Note Taking you will better understand:

• Some of the habits and practices that contribute to academic success in university,
• Why notes are an important part of learning in college and what makes effective notes,
• Basic strategies for taking good notes,
• How to effectively study from notes, and
• How to take notes in an online environment.

Timing & Prerequisites

This module should take about 20 – 30 minutes to complete. You should complete this module early in the semester (within the first 4 weeks) in order to develop the necessary notetaking skills to take effective notes in college.

Learning Materials

Review the following content about Note Taking and then check your understanding below.

• How to Take Notes – Science-Based Tips (Watch and Read)
• Review of 5 Note Taking Methods (Find one that works for you!)
• Helpful Apps for Taking Notes
  • OneNote (Free and integrated with Office 365)
  • Evernote (Some paid features)
  • Mindmeister (Some paid features)
  • Hypothes.is (Free)
  • Bubbl Mind Mapping Tool (Free)
  • Notability (Paid app, but very flexible)

Checking Your Understanding

Complete this Note-Taking Reflection Quiz in order to check your understanding.