Tips for Effective Notetaking

When learning a new subject an effective skill to cultivate is that of notetaking. This skill is especially important for a subject such as Psychology, where you come across multiple new terms, concepts and research studies within each topic that you study.

The benefits of regular notetaking are manifold. It helps you consolidate your new learnings each week. You learn to express your ideas and understanding in your own voice. Notetaking is useful in organising information that you gather from different sources in one place. Skills of critical thinking are best developed when you include analysis of topics in your notes.

This infographic offers you tips for effective notetaking that will aid in making writing into a regular habit, organise information in a systematic manner and help you remember what you learn better. You can add your own techniques to the list.