Note Taking Methods
This method uses a left-hand margin for cues, a note-taking area, and a summary section.
The Cornell Method
This 25-minute study + 5-minute break method is a popular time-blocking tool.
What is the Pomodoro Technique
Using the acronym “PEMDAS” for math order of operations is an example of this.
What is a mnemonic device?
Reviewing this before class helps you understand lectures better and keeps you from falling behind.
What are the assigned readings / lecture notes?
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Math Achievement Center
This note-taking style uses visuals, branches, and connections between ideas.
What is Mind-mapping
Writing down what’s urgent vs. important is part of this prioritization matrix?
Eisenhower Matrix
Re-reading notes passively is less effective than this method, which requires you to explain the material in your own words.
What is the Feynman Technique?
Many students try to cram, but this healthy habit the night before an exam is far more effective.
Getting enough sleep
The Library is home to this resource which helps you with developing papers for your classes
The Writing Center
Writing notes word-for-word from a professor’s lecture is called this, but is often less effective than summarizing.
What is Transcription (or Verbatim Note-Taking)?
A daily planner or digital calendar helps students manage this limited resource.
Time
Breaking large amounts of information into smaller, meaningful groups improves memory.
Chunking
On multiple-choice tests, it’s smart to do this first to increase your odds of choosing correctly.
Eliminate wrong answers
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Biology and Chemistry
Highlighting everything in a textbook isn’t helpful unless paired with this strategy.
What is active recall
Studying in short, consistent sessions over days instead of cramming is called this.
Spaced Repetition
Research shows students recall more when they study in different settings rather than always in the same place.
What is context-dependent learning (or varied study environments)?
If you get stuck on a question during an exam, the best strategy is to do this and return later.
Skip it and come back
On the 3rd floor of the library in what area can you use 3D printers, laser cutters, wood burning tools, glass etching tools and more?
the Makers Space
This digital note-taking tool syncs across devices and is popular for organizing class notes.
What is OneNote, EverNote or another digital app
Research shows students should spend about this many hours studying per credit hour each week.
What is 2–3 hours per credit hour?
Reviewing material right before sleep can help improve this type of memory consolidation.
What is long-term memory (or sleep-based memory consolidation)?
Using practice exams and reviewing old quizzes is smart because professors often do this when making tests.
What is reuse or reword past questions / test similar material?
Sending a professional email to this person about deadlines, extensions, or questions can help you in your course
Who is your professor