Flashcards on Effective Note-Taking Strategies
Master Effective Note-Taking Strategies for Academic Success
Tap to flip · Swipe to navigate
Lecture Note-Taking
11 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the difference between note-taking and note-making?
Answer: (The presentation lists this as a learning objective but does not provide a direct definition.)
Card 2
Question: What are two main device options for taking lecture notes?
Answer: Handwritten (pen and paper) or using a computer/tablet (typing).
Card 3
Question: What are benefits of taking lecture notes on a computer or tablet?
Answer: Many people type faster than they write; note apps (e.g., Evernote, OneNote) help organise notes; typing speed can capture more content.
Card 4
Question: What are downsides of taking lecture notes on a computer or tablet?
Answer: Easy distraction from the internet/social media; note-taking tends to be linear; visual-spatial learners may find it less suitable; typing encourages
Card 5
Question: How can you prepare to take effective notes on a laptop or tablet?
Answer: Learn to type quickly; create and use shortcuts and abbreviations; know how to create lists and tables quickly.
Card 6
Question: What does research suggest about taking notes by hand?
Answer: We tend to retain more information when taking notes by hand because handwriting is slower, forcing focus on understanding rather than verbatim transc
Card 7
Question: For which subjects is handwritten note-taking especially obvious or advantageous?
Answer: Subjects like maths and languages where material isn’t always linear text.
Card 8
Question: Why might handwriting engage the brain more than typing?
Answer: Because handwriting is slower, so you cannot write verbatim and must focus on what is being discussed, promoting long-term memory encoding.
Card 9
Question: When should you take lecture notes?
Answer: Before, during, and after each lecture: during preparatory reading, while listening in class, and by reviewing notes periodically after the lecture.
Card 10
Question: How often should you review your lecture notes after class?
Answer: Periodically: weekly, and more frequently in the lead-up to exams or essay assignments.