Note taking in college.

College Life
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<p>I really like steno pads - I began using one for AP Literature this year for in-class notes on a few novels we were reading and I found them really effective in being able to write neat, legible notes that I could reference easily - they’re also really good because they’re compact and light. </p>

<p>What I was wondering as, if I used multiple steno pads for college (one for each class) would/could there be any potential cons that could arise? Would it be easier just to use binders with loose leaf and dividers (my original plan)? </p>

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<p>Use whatever you want.</p>

<p>If it doesn’t work for you, then use something else.</p>

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<p>You’re over thinking it. </p>

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<p>@preamble1776 I think the media you use is less important than the quality of your notes. Steno pads, loose leaf, or spiral notebooks could all work. But regarding note methodology have you heard of or ever used 3 column (aka Cornell notes) <a href=“The Learning Toolbox - Cornell Notes”>http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html&lt;/a&gt; .</p>

<p>If my URL is blocked just Google “Cornell notes” Great notes make studying productive and lead to great grades.</p>

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<p>@Singersdad - I actually have just looked into Cornell notes - they’re very popular amongst college students. Thank you. :slight_smile: </p>

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<p>You might also want to invest in some pocket folders or something for handouts so they don’t fall out of your steno notebooks.</p>

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<p>One folder and one spiral notebook (not steno) per course works very well. </p>

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<p>Just buy the notes that the school sells.</p>

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<p>Dyiu has the right idea. I just get some manilla folders, some notebooks (any, but I am partial to Moleskine and MUJI), a pen, a pencil, and you are set to go.</p>

<p>There’s no reason to complicate things so much.</p>