1 answer
Isabella
Student
De Pere, Wisconsin
1
Question
Asked
119 views
What are good ways for taking notes in a lecture?
Is it a good idea to record the lecture and then take notes later or is it better to take notes during the lecture?
Login to comment
1 answer
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
645
Answers
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Updated
Wong’s Answer
Hi Isabella. One helpful way to take notes is to listen for key points. You can also use short forms, symbols, or abbreviations so you can write faster.
In addition, organizing your notes neatly can help you understand them better. You can use bullet points, headings, or numbering to separate ideas. Drawing simple diagrams or mind maps can also help you see how ideas connect.
You might wonder whether it is better to record the lecture and take notes later, or take notes during the lecture. Recording the lecture can be helpful if the professor talks very fast or explains complicated ideas. You can pause and rewind the recording at home, which lets you take more complete notes. However, recordings take time to listen to, and relying only on them might make you less focused during class.
Taking notes during the lecture has its own benefits. Writing as you listen helps you stay alert and makes you think about the information right away. This usually helps you remember it better. It also gives you the chance to ask questions when something is unclear.
For many students, a mix of both methods works best. You can take simple notes during the lecture so you stay engaged, and then use the recording later to fill in anything you missed. All the best.
In addition, organizing your notes neatly can help you understand them better. You can use bullet points, headings, or numbering to separate ideas. Drawing simple diagrams or mind maps can also help you see how ideas connect.
You might wonder whether it is better to record the lecture and take notes later, or take notes during the lecture. Recording the lecture can be helpful if the professor talks very fast or explains complicated ideas. You can pause and rewind the recording at home, which lets you take more complete notes. However, recordings take time to listen to, and relying only on them might make you less focused during class.
Taking notes during the lecture has its own benefits. Writing as you listen helps you stay alert and makes you think about the information right away. This usually helps you remember it better. It also gives you the chance to ask questions when something is unclear.
For many students, a mix of both methods works best. You can take simple notes during the lecture so you stay engaged, and then use the recording later to fill in anything you missed. All the best.