Note-taking tips

I still can't decide whether I want to use a notebook or my laptop for note taking. I think I'd rather use my laptop because it will keep me more organized. Also, in MS Word there is a "Notebook" feature that's really cool--it's laid out like a paper notebook, has dividers for different sections, and also has a recording function that works pretty well for recording lectures.

A dozen kudos for this post! I'm doing a nurse educator master's and find this tip enormously helpful, not only for my own classes but also for classes that eventually I will teach. And you're right---the recording function works well. I might write up some notes for my classes and record important concepts and vocabulary with the recording function so I can read and listen to my notes.

Thank you for a brilliant suggestion that is useful to all students. I'm passing this info on to both of my sons, one of whom is in college while the other starts grad school next month.