Introduction
Note-taking helps you refine what you hear and read into note form. The benefits of note-taking include better comprehension and retention of information, by some estimates up to 80%. Studies have shown handwriting is more effective for comprehension and retention while typing notes is faster and easier to organise. For students who find handwriting too slow or overwhelming, a mixture of the two approaches will result in the best overall outcome. Students can type their notes in class and then later handwrite them at home. This combination will ensure the information is captured, understood and remembered.
Choose from the Cornell note-taking tool or the Sensei tool kilt to help you take effective notes.
Cornell Note-Taking Templates
Choose from a range of Cornell note-taking templates below:
- Cornell Template LinedThis Word document includes a lined page to make it easier to write on.
- Cornell Template BlankThis Word document includes a blank spaces for typing or writing.
- Cornell Template Interactive PDFThis interactive PDF allows you to use the form electronically.
- Cornell SampleThis is an example of how to complete the Cornell Note Taking template
Study Sensei Note-Taking Template
Study Sensei Student Template Pack (2016) by The Study Sensei Activity Pack takes you through a step-by-step process to take effective notes. The activities covered in this guide include:
Activity 1 – Note Making Planner
Activity 2 – Effective Note-taking
Activity 3 – Independent Learning File
Activity 4 - Mind Mapping
Note Taking Resources
- Ergo. (2016). Organise Notes. Retrieved from http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/learn-skills/research-skills/organise-notes
Organising the information you've read into a good set of notes will make writing your assignment much easier and quicker.
