ABSTRACT
Whether you are reading a textbook chapter or listening to your teacher explain new concepts in class, taking notes can be an important step in the learning process. There are a lot of different note-taking strategies, so which one is right for you? Should you take notes by hand or can you use your laptop? This chapter covers what makes different note-taking strategies effective, gives examples of different types of note-taking strategies, and gives suggestions for how you can strategically use your notes during study sessions. When used effectively, note-taking isn’t just about creating a record to review later, but actually improves learning!
