Cornell Notes
Best for lectures. Notes on the right, a cue column on the left for questions, and a summary box at the bottom.
Write a question in the cue column for each chunk of notes. Each question becomes the front of a flashcard.
Based on the Cornell note-taking system developed by Walter Pauk at Cornell University. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Cornell University.
Outline Notes
Best for textbook chapters and structured lectures. Pre-numbered I., A., 1. lines show you how deep to indent.
Keep each line to one idea, term, or fact. Short lines turn into clean flashcards.
Concept Map
Best for seeing how ideas connect. A main idea in the centre, six branches, and dashed boxes for linking words.
Write a linking word on every line (causes, leads to, is part of) so each connection reads as a sentence.