{"id":250769,"date":"2023-11-21T23:01:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T23:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/learnanywhere-new\/?p=250769"},"modified":"2025-08-25T21:58:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T21:58:43","slug":"effective-note-taking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/communicating\/effective-note-taking\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective notetaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F0F0F0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;250px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|5px|20px|5px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;180px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Taking notes is an essential skill in university. Effective notes will help you actively recall information and engage in course materials. Here are some strategies to help you get started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/communicating\/effective-note-taking\/?et_fb=1&amp;PageSpeed=off#evidence\">Recognize the qualities of effective notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/communicating\/effective-note-taking\/?et_fb=1&amp;PageSpeed=off#3-step\">Follow the 3-step notetaking strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#practice\">Practice the SQ4R method<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uvic.mywconline.com\/\"><strong>Book an appointment<\/strong><\/a> with an academic skills advisor at the Academic Skills Centre.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Evidence of effective notes&#8221; module_id=&#8221;evidence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;evidence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;289px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1%||1%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Evidence of effective notes&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf481;||fa||900&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px||15px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to write down a couple of notes and feel prepared for your classes, but when you revisit these notes, you may notice that they are not as helpful as they once seemed. Here are some qualities of effective notes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/LearnAnywhere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4948\/2021\/04\/Picture1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Figure 1. Major aspects of taking good notes. A good note is written in your own words. It is compact and to-the-point, and helps connect ideas and concepts you learned in class. It is well-organized with a main point and its supporting points, and details for each supporting point.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Evidence of good notes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;3-step&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F0F0F0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;3-step strategy for taking effective notes&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe058;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px||15px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The 3-step note taking strategy is an effective approach to help you focus and understand what you are reading; paragraph by paragraph or slide by slide.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/LearnAnywhere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4948\/2021\/04\/Picture2.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Figure 2. This picture shows a 3-step strategy for effective note taking,. First, it is recommended that you read through the text with out taking notes; then read again but this time with annotations on the margins of the documents and making your own comments or questions. Lastly, you could take some time to highlight key concepts or ideas.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;3-step strategy for note taking&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;practice&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Practice the SQ4R method&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf4d5;||fa||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px||15px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The SQ4R method improves your ability to understand, concentrate, and retain what you read, allowing you to take notes effectively.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; module_id=&#8221;Tip1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; min_height=&#8221;431.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|10px||0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;1. Scan or survey&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|15px||27px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Quickly read or look through the text to get a sense of what it is about. Look out for key terms or concepts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;2. 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Read and record&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|15px||27px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Read each section by focusing on main points and change them into your own words in bulleted or short form.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;4. 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