Hey guys! So I’ve been receiving questions regarding my note-taking style and strategy for quite some time now but I believe I have never answered them in detail. The good news is, I finally decided to make a post about this (plus, I had fun making the graphics :D). Note that I am a visual learner, so my note-taking methods may not be effective for some of you, but I hope you can all learn something.
Class Notes
I only use one notebook for all my class notes, an A4 grid notebook whose pages I divide into two columns.
I use the outline method for in-class notes, which means I write information chronologically, in the order that they are taught. Some teachers do not have properly structured presentations/lessons (good thing my physics teacher does) so when in need, I use arrows to connect related information.
Abbreviations to me are one of the most important things to master when taking notes. I personally make them up as I go along. Some examples of abbreviations I use are:
w/c - which
w/ - with
cpd - compound
envt - environment
digenz - digestive enzyme
It might be confusing, but to me, knowing the context and part of speech are enough for all abbreviations to be comprehended.
Here’s an example: ‘Indonesia’s tsunami pre-warning system is made up of two types of components’ could become ‘Indo’s snmi pre-warn sys 2 type comp’.
After Class
The first thing I would do is highlight keywords and terminology (and sometimes formulas). For physics, since my teacher is relatively succinct, I don’t really highlight, but for humanities and biology, I look for words that would be expected by a mark scheme, words that are crucial to the understanding of each particular piece of information.
I would then check if the material taught coincides with the syllabus, and if not, note down any points that are missing or have yet to be taught. You could write these on a post it or on the syllabus itself, but I prefer to highlight the syllabus’ pdf file.
Rewritten Notes
My rewritten notes are arranged based on the order they appear in the syllabus unless there are pieces of information that are related to more than one topic.
I use a black pen for rewriting notes as well as colored pens to write keywords and terminology only. I know some people who write whole sentences in colored pens but to me that is ineffective; we all have our own learning styles. When making tables, I usually use different colors for different columns (see the table for different types of radiation above) which is most often the color I associate with each word. For example, water would be blue, ocean would be a darker shade, ice would be a lighter shade, and water vapor would be purple.
I still abbreviate words in my rewritten notes, but they’re not as condensed as the ones in my class notes. Another thing I find helpful is leaving a bit of space between separate points especially if the page doesn’t have a lot of diagrams. I can’t think linearly, so I can’t remember super lengthy bullet points.
I use mildliners and a drawing pen to make my diagrams (more of these in my biology notes) but I only start with pencil if it’s a complex diagram. I rarely highlight my rewritten notes, but even if I do, it’s usually only the headings and formulas.
I don’t have a rough draft for my notes, but I try to visualize the layout. I try to alternate between words and pictures/diagrams so that when I’m sitting for an exam, all I have to do is imagine that I’m looking at that page and I can remember where everything is.
Well, that’s all from me. I hope that this information could be of some use to every single one of you. Don’t hesitate to ask me questions if you’re confused about note-taking or any other problems you might have :)
beginilah :)
All the crazy things you do keep running trough my mind I wish i could control the way i feel I’ve been overthingking this for too many nights I never thought the love would be so real
There’s something in your eyes that i believe And every time you smile it makes it hard to breathe There’s something ‘bout your loving that’s enchanthing me It’s written in the stars that we will always be
And I can’t get over you And I can’t get over you And I can’t get over you And I can’t get over you
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Not wanna say this is too relate. I just curious about how to find the way out the frickin annoying mind. There's four rows after the crous that i don't write. I feel that bit bullshit and won't be relate at all (Oh... let's just say i forgot). In spite of that, I really enjoy the vibe of this song. Majestic Casual ftw!
Iya, aku bertanya pada buku di rak itu. Mereka memang proses, hanya menemani tapi bukan untuk bertahan di sisi. Hanya mendampingi tanpa mampu memutuskan.
Beberapa hal yang menjadi sesuatu yang harus dipikirkan : 1. Konsep acara Tebar 2. Essai HMPI 3. Himpunan Ekowisata 4. Kuliah Umum Ekowisata 5. Kontribusi di media sosial dalam hal mengangkat issue pariwisata, konservasi maupun ekowisata. ~ ini sangat layak dicoba! 6. Sosialisasi ke rekan-rekan Ekowisata dan Sharing dengan alumni. 7. Kreatif untuk membuat sebuah acara yang menggandeng stakeholder atas (Pemda, Dinas)
Beberapa hal yang harus dipikirkan untuk eksistensi masa muda. Terutama eksistensi Ekowisata :D
Suatu ketika, aku mengijinkanmu masuk ke dalam duniaku. Karena apa? Aku tidak tahu. Duniaku yang terjal penuh liku, banyak jurang banyak badai, sering hujan sering gersang. Kamu melangkah penuh kekhawatiran, penuh pertanyaan, penuh rasa ingin tahu tentang dunia yang sedang berusaha kamu kenali.
Ramadan Is like a rare flower That blossoms once a year And just as you begin to smell its fragrance It disappears for another year Make the most of it now While you still have the chance For the harvesting season is here And it won’t last The last 10 days Have approached so fast And as the days wizz past How do our deeds fare Put your heart in action And your limbs in gear Multiply your deeds So your rewards be dear
Anonymous (via islamic-quotes)
Ramadhan always blossoom :')
Ada berapa orang mengatakannya, padanya. Buat apa berkabar sesuatu yang akan dijadikannya tak indah pada pendengaran sudut kirinya? Kini lihat saja, aku tak ingin bicara tentang apa yang jadi pembelaannya. Tapi aku Matahari. Perlu apa selain kuasa Tuhan untuk tetap memancar? Setidaknya, aku bukan hanya sekedar benda mati. Tidak sesederhana itu bagaimana dunia ini berjalan.
I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace. I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.
Mohammad Ali
Human behavior flows from three main source : desire, emotion, and knowledge. The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing-
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