Notes on Note-Taking
Submitted by Edie
- 16 September 2020
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Effective note-taking is a useful skill for any student participating in an academic study.
Note-taking can help with efficient information processing and retention.
This literature overview is designed as a resource for both students and instructors to gain insight into what education research reveals about note-taking.
The review covers:
- a brief overview of cognitive mechanisms
- how to assess the quality of notes
- best practices and top tips in note-taking