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Tips for Taking Efficient Notes in Class

…and just in time for school!

1. Always go to class. If you skip class it will take you twice as long to study in order to make up for what you missed. It’s a lot easier to just take notes in class as opposed to scrambling to gather together the information later. 2. Gather the right materials. Laptops are highly recommended for note taking since it’s so easy to become overwhelmed by the quality and legibility of your notes. You can also type much faster than you write, meaning you can afford to take down more detail. For classes like math where you will need to write down equations have a notebook handy. Write “Figure 1” or even a symbol in your typed notes so you can add it in later. (It’s nearly impossible to type up an equation during a lecture.) 3. Type up summaries of your notes at the end of the week. (Or after each lecture if you find that more efficient.) This is one way to not only organize your notes in a manner that makes it easier to study for upcoming tests… Just this act alone is a form of studying in itself! 4. Get folders or binders for every class. I personally choose to use binders because I do some hella organization, but one folder for each class is perfectly fine. I don’t carry every binder with me to class so I have one folder to collect all the papers I gather during the day to sort into the binders later. 5. Take smart notes in nontechnical courses.

Identify the big ideas – these courses focus on them through explanation, comparison, contrast, and reevaluation in light of new evidence.

Focus on trying to pick out from lecture what is important and what is superfluous (some professors just drone on and on, completely off topic).

Format your notes aggressively. Make sure you always date and title notes. If you’re using a laptop, make a directory for each class, saving each note session with the date in the title. Use abbreviations and whatever else will help make things pop out at you (ex: bold definitions, underline key things, boxes, etc.) A bulk of text with no formatting is not only boring to read but it makes it extremely tedious to quickly pull out important information.

Capture big ideas by “question/evidence/conclusion” structure. Even if the professor doesn’t explicitly state the question, write down “question:” and fill it in later. If you can’t extract the conclusion, either, do the same thing to fill it in when you find it during a lull in the lecture or after class. Spend a few minutes after class going over, adding to, and revising your notes… trust me, it’s worth it if you have the time.

The “discussion exception”: Since class discussion tends not to be organized, clearly jot down the topic, classmate responses that you find insightful, your own acumen you plan to add, and especially anything the professor has to add.

6. Take smart notes in technical courses. Technical courses like maths and sciences require a completely different approach than courses such as English and history.

Record as many sample problems demonstrated during lecture as possible. You may not be able to record every single one (though you should definitely try), but as long as you can get one solid example down, you should be fine.

Decide whether or not you should read before class. If you have the time, you should try and read, or at least skim through the chapter(s). If you can read before class, instead of learning the material fresh, you will be primed and ready… The lecture becomes more of a review which will only help you in the long run. But whether or not you read, always bring it to class if you can. If you have a pdf of your textbook (message me and I can try and help you with that) either bring it on a tablet or print it out. We all know it’s not the most realistic idea to try and lug around hefty textbooks.

Prioritize your note-taking. Record the problem statement and answer. If you can’t finish writing all the steps skip to the answer and fill it in later. Always question anything you find to be confusing (save for later if can’t ask in class). Be sure you record the steps of the sample problem above all else, but still try to record other examples if time permits. Annotate those steps and include what they accomplish/why they’re important to solving the problem.

I hope this helps! These tips are inspired by Cal Newport’s books with some added insight on my part. See my other posts on studying here and stay tuned for even more study tips to come this week!

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7 days left!

Hey (: Who knows what person is going to read this but, now that I'm this close to college a lot of feelings and things are coming to my mind. Excitement, nervousness and stress at the same time. How am I going to survive? I'll make posts more often because even though no one reads me it is comfortable (:

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2/4/2015 // I love experimenting with pretty, new hand writing styles for my study notes! I made this info-graphic and scanned it in to show you some of the styles I am loving right now.

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hello everyone! i know some of you will be going back to school soon, so i decided to make a huge masterpost that will hopefully help some of you out!

NOTETAKING

how to take pretty notes

notetaking from a textbook

how to make mindmaps

different types of notes

mindmapping.com

99 mindmapping resources

tips for taking efficient notes

effective notetaking

ORGANIZATION

staying organized

organization tips

get organized in high school

ten tips for staying organized

colour coding organization

tips for keeping your desk clean

PRINTABLES

form your habits

study and revision planner (2)

student planner

daily and essay planners

poetry terms chart

exam studying pack

loads of printables

2015 calender

chalkboard style to do list

READING

free online library

read free classics

what should i read next?

TESTS AND STUDYING

test taking guide

how to make a study guide (2, 3, 4, 5)

study tips (2, 3, 4)

study techniques

how to get straight a’s

how to study

making study schedules (2, 3, 4)

preparing for an exam (2, 3)

the basics of efficient studying

how to be an efficient test taker

how to review in less time

things NOT to do when studying

on test anxiety (2, 3)

study skills assessment

how to pull an all-nighter effectively

tips for answering multiple choice

how to answer exam questions

WRTING AND ENGLISH

develop your characters

essay-writing (2)

academic writing tips

create a bibliography (2)

MATH

math practice

math resources

free math help

learn basically anything

graphing calculator

learn any math

a bunch of calculators

square root calculator

cube root calculator

PRODUCTIVITY

how to wake up earlier

how to have a productive day

stop procrastinating (2)

how long to nap?

time management tips

tips to help you focus

energy throughout the day

STRESS AND WELLNESS

how to manage your stress

bedtime calculator

power naps

STUDY PLAYLISTS

minimalism

studying

film scores

you’ve got this

essential indie

pencil lead and lined paper

minimalist

celestial

love that aesthetic

space race

sunday morning

BULLET JOURNALLING

bulletjournal.com

bullet journal setup (2, 3, 4, 5)

minimalist bullet journal

bullet journal in a binder

pages to start

health tracker

how to use a chronodex

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

diy school supplies (2, 3, 4)

back to school supplies haul (2, 3, 4, 5)

finals survival guide

top secret study tips

how to take the best notes

study hacks

JOURNALLING, ART JOURNALLING, AND SKETCHBOOKS

journaling 101

what to put in a sketchbook

100 sketchbook ideas

119 journal prompts

50 art journal prompts

lists to make

how to collage in your art journal

collaging for beginners

how to start a sketchbook

art journaling 101

how to start a journal (2)

what to put in a blank notebook

keeping creative diary pages

turn an old book into an art journal

how to journal

what is an art journal?

must have art journal supplies

journal themes

art journal techniques

art journal inspiration

MISC

annotating a book

get back on track after missing school

convert just about anything

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I'm ready for the challenge!! 18 days more and counting. WVU Tech! GOLDEN BEARS!

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It’s Ya Girl’s College Scholarship Masterpost

Hello internet civilians! As some of you may or may not know, my name is Dana and I am a high school senior that is ALWAYS on the prowl for trying to get to college for as cheap as possible. I’ve come across 1000′s of scholarships that I simply don’t qualify for, so I thought “hey, why not share these with random people on the internet that don’t know where to start?” You asked the question and only answers you shall receive.

Please remember to credit me for this masterpost because I spent a lot of time and energy on it :)

PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER THAT A SCHOLARSHIP IS WORTHLESS IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR IT. 

SO DO NOT JUST SAVE THIS POST IN YOUR DRAFTS AND NEVER USE IT. ACTUALLY WRITE AN ESSAY OR FOUR

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cappex.com

http://www.uncf.org/

http://schoolsoup.com/

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http://hsf.net

https://www.collegeboard.org/

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www.maldef.org

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“Big” Scholarships That Cover: Tuition, Room Board, Books, or Full Scholarships

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Coca-Cola Scholarship

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Ron Brown Scholarship Program

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Horatio Alger Scholarship

Questbridge

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

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+ 111 Full Tuition Scholarships to Universities!

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(**Some May “Prefer” Minorities, But That Does Not Mean You Should Still Not Try For It**)

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May/June 2015 Scholarships

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Scholarships for Minorities: White House Edition

LGBT Scholarships

Buick Achievers Scholarships

Cultural Diversity Scholarships

50 LGBT Scholarships - 1 Application

50 Top Scholarships for 2014/2015

National Association of Black Journalists

7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

500+ Scholarship List

Masterlist of College Minority Scholarships

4 Scholarships That Are Easy To Apply For

Do Something Campaigns

Need help on Scholarship Motivation?

HOW TO WIN A SCHOLARSHIP: FROM A GIRL WHO’S APPLIED FOR 300+ AWARDS

12 Tips on Winning Scholarships

Skip these 6 Scholarship Errors

Students with Average Grades Can Win Scholarships!

4 Ways To Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand Out

Get Rid of Student Loans!

How I Got Rid of 60k Student Loans in 3 years By Living in a Hotel

10 Steps To Minimize Loans

Minimize Student Loans

Know How Much Student Loans To Take 

Paying For College

Miscellaneous Articles That Are Good Reads

Out-of-State Colleges That Offer In-State Tuition

5 Myths About Financial Aid

How To Negotiate A Better Financial Aid Package

How To Read A Financial Aid Letter

How To Deal With A Low SAT Score

Great Schools That Accept Low SAT Scores

How To Demonstrate Interest in a College

I Told Harvard I Was An Undocumented Immigrant. They Gave Me A Full Scholarship.

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