Note-taking
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Note-taking
- Analysing questions
- Critical thinking
- Academic arguments
- Habits of mind
- Active learning
- Reflection and introspection
- Time management
- SMART goals
- Pomodoro technique
- Scheduling your semester
- Staying motivated
- Dealing with procrastination
- Prioritising your tasks
- Note-taking
- Digital note-taking
- Cornell note-taking method
- Charting note-taking method
- Mind mapping
Note-taking is an essential skill at university. You will be making notes for different purposes and contexts such as during lectures or to help you revise for exams.
This module will introduce some different note-taking strategies and tools and help you decide what to use for your particular situation.
Digital note-taking is using a computer to organise study notes and documents. Digital note-taking tools allow you to edit, condense, and connect your notes.
Learn how to take notes effectively using the Cornell note-taking method.
Learn how to take notes effectively using the charting method.
Learn how to use a visual presentation for your note-taking and study.
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Workshops
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Short on time? Watch a video on:
- Critical thinking – 6:01
- Time management – 5:15
- Note-taking – 5:39
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