Notes on Note-Taking
Submitted by Edie
- 16 September 2020

Effective note-taking is a useful skill for any student participating in an academic study.
Note-taking can help with efficient information processing and retention.
This literature overview is designed as a resource for both students and instructors to gain insight into what education research reveals about note-taking.
The review covers:
- a brief overview of cognitive mechanisms
- how to assess the quality of notes
- best practices and top tips in note-taking