Like critical thinking and problem-solving, note-taking is a key skill for incoming college students to master. However, if you have never discussed effective note-taking in your high school courses, ...

In today’s fast-paced information age, developing effective note taking skills is crucial for success in both academic and professional settings. The quadrant note-taking system offers a structured ...

As a junior at Berkeley who has been here for four semesters now, I feel like I’ve finally gotten the hang of note-taking techniques for the different types of classes I’ve encountered. That hasn’t ...

Need to improve your note-taking skills? Whether you're in a lecture or reviewing textbooks, these 5 methods will help you ...

Making the right kind of notes has helped me learn from the past, be a better adult, and occasionally make some money. I'm an expert in software and work-related issues, and I have been contributing ...

Collect notes for each course in one place, in a separate notebook or section of a notebook. Write notes on one side of the page only. Use a loose-leaf notebook rather than a notebook with a permanent ...

Have you ever left a lecture or finished reading a chapter with pages of neatly written notes, only to realize later that you barely remember the material? For decades, note-taking has been hailed as ...

During WWII, a colonel from Alaska asked Prof. Emeritus Walter J. Pauk to draft a brief guide on how to teach his soldiers to read and study effectively for their correspondence courses. The guide ...

You’re dashing off to that big meeting in the city when suddenly, it hits you: that big idea you’ve always been waiting for. And then—going, going, gone. I feel your pain. The most I typically can ...

Learning how to take notes in college is one of the many new responsibilities that comes freshman year. Students need to be prepared since professors often dive into the course material as early as ...