If your notes are messy, unorganized, and unclear at first glance, you’re not going to get much use out of them.  One of the most effective ways to remember (and understand) what you are learning is to take effective notes.

Better notes will help you remember concepts, develop meaningful learning skills, and gain a better understanding of a topic. Effective notes will even lead to less stress when test time comes around!

Learning how to take better study notes in class helps improve recall and understanding of what you are learning because it:

• Ensures you are actively listening to what your instructor is saying
• Requires you to think about what you are writing
• Helps you make connections between topics
• Serves as quality review material for after class

There are several note taking techniques you can use to start taking better notes in class.