How
to take notes
 Record
Notes are a short version
of some information.
Choose
only
the
main
points
from
the
original.
Don't
try
to
record
all
of
the
original.
Show
the
difference
between
the
main
points
and
any
examples.
Clarity
Listen,
read,
or
watch
closely.
Think
carefully
about
the
subject.
Decide
which
parts
will
be
most
useful.
Convert
the
original
into
your
own
words.
This
will
help
you
to
remember
it
later.
Materials
Always
use
loose-leaf
A4
size
paper.
Use
a
new
set
of
pages
for
each
new
subject.
Your
notes
should
fit
easily
alongside
other
materials.
Don't
use
small
reporter's
notepads
(unless
you
are
on
a
visit).
Layout
Write
clearly,
and
use
good page
layout.
Leave spaces between
each
topic.
Number
your
points.
This
helps
to
keep
them
distinct.
Don't
write
in
complete
sentences.
These
are notes.
Don't
string
points
together.
Write
on one side
of
page
only.
Be
brief
You
can
write
incomplete
sentences.
These
are
notes
-
not
finished
writing.
Miss
out
any
words
which
are
not
important.
Use
abbreviations
wherever
possible.
You
can
also
use
maths
symbols
such
as
Use
diagrams,
graphs,
or
pictures
where
possible.
Some
people
use
their
own
personal
code
of
signs.
Structure
Use headings and
sub-headings.
Use
letters
or
numbers
to
identify
individual
items.
Keep
the
items
separate:
this
makes
them
easier
to
see.
Many
people
have
good
visual
memory.
Clear layout helps
you
remember
details.
Sources
Always
make
a
full
note
of
the
original.
Author - Title - Publisher - Date - Page
Note
the
full
catalogue
number
of
library
books.
All
this
could
save
you
a
lot
of
time
later.
Storage
Keep
notes
in
a
loose-leaf
binder
or
a
pocket
file.
Use
coloured
dividers
to
keep
sections
separate.
This
allows
you
to
add
new
notes
without
trouble.
You
can
also
re-write
pages,
and
add
diagrams
or
pictures.
Some
people
use
small
index
cards
of
the
kind
used
by
libraries.
You
can
also
compress
your
notes
onto
index
cards
for
revision.
Keep
things
separate,
with
clear
labels
for
easy
recall.
Books
Never write
notes
in
library
books.
Notes
in
the
book
disappear
once
it's
returned
to
the
library.
Comments
in
your
own
books
may
be
useful
for
revision.
Don't
underline
every
line
in
a
paragraph.
If
a
section
is
important,
give
the
subject
with
a
title.
Two
or
three
words
in
the
margin
are
more
useful.
These
provide
a
summary
of
the
subject. |
