What's the best way to take notes in class?

rmelzer1986
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:54:03 +0000

I stick with the looseleaf/pencil method. I find that I more easily recall something if I write it out as opposed to type. If a professor creates and follows a powerpoint presentation in class, I print it out, punch holes, and write supplemental notes on them.

I also find it much quicker to write as opposed to type equations and such (a majority of my notetaking is in a Math or Science class).

I personally haven’t tried the Word/Pages/OneNote method, but like you said, I feel I would get distracted easily if the topic isn’t interesting or if something is going on that I want to track (sports primarily).

If you are a faster typer than writer, by all means, I just find it easier to recall facts when I write them down.