Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Note-taking tip #1

Take 5 (or so) short, infinitesimal minutes to look at your notes right after class

Not only does looking at your notes immediately after class ensure that when you do study for your exam you have at least looked at your notes twice before, it also gives you an opportunity to fill in any blanks that may have occurred during class. For instance, oftentimes during lectures you may abbreviate things because your professor is speaking quickly, and then say, “I’ll definitely understand that later.” And what do you know: the exam is here, you’re studying, and the cryptic anagram you’ve made now has little to no meaning. And if you have made the abominable mistake of cramming, there is no hope of contacting the professor the night before the test to clarify what your crazy excuse for notes might actually mean. Stop the madness; do yourself a favor. Read your notes after class!


Stay curious,
Team ARC

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