Top 10 Effective Note-Taking Strategies

1. Cornell Method (How it works: Divide your paper into three sections: Notes, Cues, and Summary.)

2. Mind Mapping (How it works: Start with a central concept and branch out into subtopics, using lines and keywords to connect related ideas.)

3. Outline Method (How it works: Structure your notes hierarchically, with main topics as headings and subtopics or details indented underneath.)

4. Flow Notes (How it works: Write notes in a freeform, visual manner, often combining words, sketches, and symbols. It’s less structured but focuses on understanding the material.)

5. Sentence Method (How it works: Write every new idea or fact on a new line as a sentence.)

6. Charting Method (How it works: Organize information into a table or chart with categories like dates, events, concepts, or characteristics.)

7. Sketchnotes (How it works: Combine visuals, icons, and diagrams with words to represent ideas.)

8. Digital Note-Taking (How it works: Use apps like OneNote, Evernote, or Notion to organize notes, add multimedia, and sync across devices.)

9. S.Q.3.R. (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) - How it works: Before taking notes, Survey the material, Question what you want to learn, then Read and Recite key information. Lastly, Review the notes.

10. Bullet Journaling (How it works: Organize information using short bullet points, symbols, and color codes to mark important points, tasks, or ideas.)