Note-Taking for Newbies Do's and Don'ts of Note Taking
DO: Identify the speaker’s purpose Write down the main points, essence, and notable facts that would be hard to recall on your own later Save time using abbreviations Organise your notes and prioritize important points. Use bullet points and highlight, underline and capitalize appropriately Use arrows to show how concepts are connected Create easily identifiable symbols like stars to identify action items At the end of the lecture or meeting, summarise the main messages into one to two sentences to reinforce your understanding of the material
DO NOT: Write down everything the lecturer or speaker says Multitask. Stay focused on the speaker Experiment with the presentation or organisation of your notes while taking notes
