Note-taking is not only beneficial for planning research and recording information, it also helps you learn. The process requires you to put chunks of information into words or pictures which creates new pathways in the brain and enables long-term memory.
Note-taking can be used when learning new information in class, when researching for a project or as part of your revision process for a test.
There are many different approaches to note-taking, and you may need to try a few different approaches before you find the process that works best for you.
The Cornell Method is a widely used approach to organising and taking notes. The method is explained in the video below. There is also a template attached for you to use when using this note taking method.
Microsoft OneNote was designed to be fast and flexible for note taking. You can include text, lists and tables and well as images and audio.
Sketchnoting is growing in popularity as a note-taking method. As the name suggests, this process involves creating visual images to summarise your information. Studies have shown the process of creating visuals aids memorisation.