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    Note taking skills are an important part of learning in both high-school and college. Is your note taking system working for you? Learn how to get the most out of lectures with advice from these college experts.

    		Note Taking Resource Handout for Classroom or Homeschool: Just $2.00



    Berkeley: Effective Note-Taking5 stars

    "A frequent complaint of students is that they are unable to determine during the lecture what is important and what might just as well be left out. These students may attempt to write down every word uttered by the professor, combining page after page of isolated facts and details but missing a more general understanding of the material, as they are too busy writing to listen." The Student Learning Center from University of California, Berkeley, offers a solution to this common problem with tips on what to do before, during and after a lecture.

    James Madison University: Notetaking5 stars

    This tutorial from James Madison University presents five common note taking problems and solutions. Included is a step-by-step illustrated tutorial on using the Cornell note taking method to organize your notes and make them easier to understand. Be sure to follow the link to the sample note that is at the bottom of the Cornell Notes page.

    Princeton: Listen Actively and Take Great Notes5 stars

    "You can maximize what you learn in and from lectures by following three easy steps: 1) adopt active listening skills; 2) take clear, effective notes; and 3) review your notes within 24 hours of taking them."

    		Note Taking Resource Handout for Classroom or Homeschool: Just $2.00



    Honorable Mentions

    The following links are either new discoveries or sites that didn't make it into my newspaper column because of space constraints. Enjoy!

    Back to Basics: Perfect Your Note-Taking Techniques

    Cal Poly: Note Taking Tips

    Academic Skills Center: Notetaking

    Note Taking Techniques, Tips and Strategies


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    Feldman, Barbara. "Note Taking." Surfnetkids. Feldman Publishing. 27 Aug. 2013. Web. 26 Nov. 2024. <https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/note-taking/ >.


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    By . Originally published August 27, 2013. Last modified August 24, 2021.

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