
- Have a structure that is easy to follow
- It can be helpful to use bullet points and lists
- Record key words and phrases
- Write enough for it to make sense later
- Begin your notes with the correct reference and write the author’s name at the beginning
- A computer is useful for noting references and quotations and you don't have to rewrite them later
- Include page numbers for easy referencing and revisiting. Use the page number from the reading, not from the course book