It can be very difficult to keep up with the lecturer who is teaching when you are writing. So, here are some tips that I use while taking notes.
1. Trying to write word for word is pointless! You will run out of steam or lose interest in taking notes
2. Keep all your written notes along side a set of printed lecture note. This way you can add to your own notes while studying after, thus, enhancing your learning.
3. Keep all notes in a neat, organised way. i use a ring binder folder which comes in handy
4. I find using different color pens helps break up your notes, and stops them looking like a huge wall text when you try to study!
5. Bullet points! A God send when it comes to note taking! I think they are used to best effect if you make a point and leave space to fill in extra notes during your study.
If you lose motivation while taking notes and take the "It's on Moodle anyway" approach, you will find it difficult to study using lecture notes only. A set of notes in your own hand will help you remember things that were in the lecture when you study later.
I hope you have found this helpful an come level or other, and happy note taking!
I agree with you note taking is a difficult skill.
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