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Prepping Your Notes
- Divide the main questions into sections so that you can take notes while remaining organized.
- Number your instructor’s questions so you can easily keep track of the sections you are taking note on.
- Print out the page with the questions on them or have the questions handy for reference.
- If using a computer for note taking, save the file with a name you can easily find.
Tips to Remember
- If you get behind in taking notes, pause the video
- Use time stamps to make sure you can easily find more information if needed
- Use bullet points and numbered lists to keep topics together
- Mark important things to review later
- Leave space to add notes later
Helpful Symbols
- Underline important information
- Put terms or names you are unfamiliar with in boxes to look up later
- Use an asterisk (*) or star to note key phrases or topics
