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Take Better Notes, Get Better Grades Note-taking is an important skill - it can make the difference in whether you ace or do not-so-well on that exam. Studies show that students are SEVEN TIMES more likely to remember facts one week after hearing them if they took notes. But the thing is that most of don't know how to efficiently take good notes. Read on for tips and tricks that can help you master the art of note-taking in no time.

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 •Check out the Cornell Note-Taking Strat eg y Read More

WATCH: How to Take Great Notes

Want More Tips for Becoming a Master Note-Taker?

Attend Strategies for Deeper Learning Monday, September 24th @ 7:00pm or Monday, October 1st @ 4:00pm Rowe 217

Attend iStudy: Finding ways to use your phone or computer to increase productivity Monday, October 8th Rowe 217

Additional Note-Taking Resources

Please note: Videos in "Success in 30 Minute" campaigns are not produced by the UConn School of Business Office of Undergraduate Advising. They are merely included as resources to help students. * "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.