How to Take Effective Notes During Lectures Effective note-taking is an active part of the learning process that requires you to get the main idea and write down its key words in your own way.（1）

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G

   Prepare for the lecture in advance.
   Teachers hand out outlines of their lectures before they begin.（2）

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It can help you focus on the difficulties you have in understanding and you will be able to ask better questions in class.
   Find your style of taking notes.
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For example，some visual learners could draw certain shapes to represent important concepts.Some people prefer writing words，and some may find it most helpful to record a lecture and listen to it while studying.You have to find the style works best for you.
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   Rather than writing complete sentences or even complete words，create a form of fast and brief writing with some signs or phrases to make note-taking easier.This will help you take notes quickly and keep up with the lecture.
   Take down key points.
   It is important to write down key points from the lecture.（5）

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Things like key ideas，definitions，and descriptive phrases can help you remember the subject.For example，if the lecture is based on a specific battle in history，try to write down the date，the major characters involved and the overall outcome of the struggle.

A．Develop your shorthand.
B．Write questions as you are listening.
C．Skimming them will warm up your brain.
D．Everything you learn may be helpful in the future.
E．Different people may have different ways of note-taking.
F．It means you need to focus on the most meaningful information.
G．With the following tips，you can become a better lecture note-taker.