Storing information. Students often attempt to write down the lecturer’s exact words, but this may not be useful because, It’s impossible to note down everything. ​, Writing down the lecturer’s exact words and phrases can lead to less analysis., This makes it difficult to understand complex ideas., Processing information. Students process lecture content better if they write notes in an understandable way for them.​, Using your own words means you will interpret the ideas before writing them down​., Organising ideas in your own way means you will categorise the ideas according to their purpose. ​, Most importantly, taking notes in this way allows students to review the lecture afterwards., Reviewing information. Reviewing notes means looking at them again after a lecture, then trying to:​, Correct errors​., Understand the ideas in connection to the lecture focus. ​, Consolidate new ideas with current knowledge., Critically evaluate and analyse the lecture to develop a stance.

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