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Notemaking

This guide will help you understand the importance of notemaking, and provide you with purposes and techniques you can apply to your own notemaking.

Overview

two hands typing and one hand writing in a notebookNotemaking is an important study skill that is used throughout university; for example, for lectures, seminars, reading, and revising.

It is an active process that allows you to:

  • keep a record of key information
  • where this information has come from
  • your thoughts or questions about the information.

Browse this online guide for notetaking techniques and tips.

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