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What are note-taking methods?
How to use them?
Why do you need them?
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How to use them?
Why do you need them?
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Note-taking methods
I have four favorite note-taking methods:
1. Cornell method
2. Outline method
3. Brain dump
4. Mind map
Let’s look into all of them
I have four favorite note-taking methods:
1. Cornell method
2. Outline method
3. Brain dump
4. Mind map
Let’s look into all of them
But FIRST
Why would you need note-taking methods?
- Keeps a structure.
- Keeps it simple.
- Keeps it minimal.
- Helps you to review
- Helps you to do spaced repetition and active recall.
Why would you need note-taking methods?
- Keeps a structure.
- Keeps it simple.
- Keeps it minimal.
- Helps you to review
- Helps you to do spaced repetition and active recall.
SECOND
How do you use note-taking methods?
Pick a method that fits the lecture style.
Make preparations beforehand.
Note down according to the specific method during the lecture.
Complete the note after the lecture.
It is that simple.
How do you use note-taking methods?
Pick a method that fits the lecture style.
Make preparations beforehand.
Note down according to the specific method during the lecture.
Complete the note after the lecture.
It is that simple.
1. Cornell method
The Cornell method lets you divide your paper into two columns.
The column on the left is for relevant keywords and questions.
The column on the right is for your notes.
The bottom row is for your summary. You make this after the lecture.
The Cornell method lets you divide your paper into two columns.
The column on the left is for relevant keywords and questions.
The column on the right is for your notes.
The bottom row is for your summary. You make this after the lecture.
Pros:
- Inclusion of a summary.
- Makes you think and engage.
- Organizes your notes.
- You can use a template in Notion.
Cons:
- Takes time to make.
- Not good for quick note-taking.
- Less freedom.
- Inclusion of a summary.
- Makes you think and engage.
- Organizes your notes.
- You can use a template in Notion.
Cons:
- Takes time to make.
- Not good for quick note-taking.
- Less freedom.
2. Outline method
The outline method is very easy.
You pick a study book or lecture.
You note down all the chapters.
This is going to be the guideline for making your notes.
Use the structure that exists.
The outline method is very easy.
You pick a study book or lecture.
You note down all the chapters.
This is going to be the guideline for making your notes.
Use the structure that exists.
Pros:
- Easy for note retrieval.
- Systematic overview.
- The structure is pre-defined.
Cons:
- Not good for lectures with no clear outline.
- The structure can be a constraint to your creativity.
- Easy for note retrieval.
- Systematic overview.
- The structure is pre-defined.
Cons:
- Not good for lectures with no clear outline.
- The structure can be a constraint to your creativity.
3. Brain dump
Grab a piece of paper.
Now just start to write about a topic you have learned.
This is a brain dump.
Your note-book is just the container of your thoughts.
Use it to fill the blank spaces of the paper and your mind.
Grab a piece of paper.
Now just start to write about a topic you have learned.
This is a brain dump.
Your note-book is just the container of your thoughts.
Use it to fill the blank spaces of the paper and your mind.
Pros:
- Lots of freedom.
- Can be classified as an active recall method.
- Possibility to combine styles.
Cons:
- No structure.
- Can become messy.
- The big picture can get lost.
- Lots of freedom.
- Can be classified as an active recall method.
- Possibility to combine styles.
Cons:
- No structure.
- Can become messy.
- The big picture can get lost.
4. Mind maps
A mind map is exactly what it says.
You map out the pattern that exists in your brain.
You start with a central idea and link connected ideas with it.
Try to make it visually pleasing as well.
A mind map is exactly what it says.
You map out the pattern that exists in your brain.
You start with a central idea and link connected ideas with it.
Try to make it visually pleasing as well.
Pros:
- Visual attractive
- The big picture is immediately visible
- Good for active recall
Cons:
- Fewer details.
- Cannot replace the entire lecture.
- The visuals can be distracting.
- Visual attractive
- The big picture is immediately visible
- Good for active recall
Cons:
- Fewer details.
- Cannot replace the entire lecture.
- The visuals can be distracting.
When to use what?
This is personal!
I will tell you however how I use them.
1. Cornell method for less structured lectures.
2. Outline method for structured courses or lectures.
3. Brain dump or free-flowing notes for meetings.
4. Mind maps as a memory aid, never alone.
This is personal!
I will tell you however how I use them.
1. Cornell method for less structured lectures.
2. Outline method for structured courses or lectures.
3. Brain dump or free-flowing notes for meetings.
4. Mind maps as a memory aid, never alone.
This was my thread about note-taking.
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