How to Take Notes

One user prefers typing notes on One Note on an iPad for easy searching. Another believes handwriting notes on paper is scientifically proven to be the best method for most people.
One user struggles with taking computer notes and prefers typing up neat notes after writing by hand during class.
Another user uses an "ugly" notebook for fast notes during class and then types cleaned up notes later digitally. They also create study guides before exams emphasizing main ideas.
Some users prefer using Zotero for annotations on PDFs and taking notes on paper books. They also prefer typing lecture notes for better studying.
Another user uses a shared document with classmates for note-taking, rotating the lead note-taker role and using the chat feature for questions.
One user bought an iPad to take notes, using PowerPoint and GoodNotes for digital note-taking. They find the iPad great for reading research articles too.

Many users advocate for a mix of handwritten and typed notes, with handwritten notes during class and typed notes for readings.
One user emphasizes the effectiveness of transferring notes digitally after writing by hand, either by redoing them digitally or creating a word document for keyword search.
Users share their variation on Cornell Notes for structured note-taking, especially for lectures and readings.

Handwriting is seen as effective for retention but typing allows for easier organization and searchability.
Using tablets like the iPad for note-taking, especially in STEM fields, is praised for its versatility in incorporating diagrams, pictures, and marking up lecture slides.
Note-taking that integrates hand-drawn elements is preferred for math classes for ease of drawing graphs and diagrams.
Some express skepticism regarding the unrealistic nature of certain actions taken in note-taking scenarios, advocating for more pragmatic approaches like contacting the police in case of drugging incidents.

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