LAUNCHing in Storrs: Take Better Notes
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Give yourself options!

Notes For Every Student: 6 Note Taking Strategies To Try*:

  • Do you prefer the simple life? 'The Outline'
  • Want to maximize your review time? 'The Cornell'
  • Focused on one specific topic? 'The Mind Map'
  • Practicing your active listening skills? 'The Flow Chart'
  • Would you rather work smarter, not harder? 'Writing on Slides'
  • Are you a visual learner? Love to doodle? 'Bullet Journal'
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The Basics of Better Note-Taking*

  • Get organized
  • Consider taking notes by hand
  • Don’t write down facts, write down conclusions
  • Use abbreviations, shorthand, and symbols
  • Label your notes
Make the most of your time: get familiar with common note-taking abbreviations.
* "How Taking Better Notes Can Boost Your GPA."  The Princeton Review , The Princeton Review, 2018, www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/taking-notes-in-class. Accessed 2 Aug. 2018.