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Effective note taking
Good note taking skills are essential when attending lectures and while reading for assignments. Remember to:
- use your own words to identify the key points
- use headings to structure your notes
- use your own abbreviations and symbols to save time
- visual cues can help you to remember, e.g. diagrams, graphs, pictures
- record points your lecturer writes on the board or presents in PowerPoint or overhead slides
- read and revise your notes as soon as possible after classes
For more information visit the Learning Centre’s guide to note taking