NHTI, Concord's Community College - Learning Center Study Skills

Study Skills - Lecture Notetaking

Who needs Lecture Notes?

You do! College teachers expect students to take accurate, complete lecture notes. They also expect that students will understand and learn what they have written in their notes.

Why is it important to take good lecture notes?

Good notes:

Keep you focused on what you are hearing
Create a written record of what you are expected to learn
Begin the remembering and learning process
Form the beginning of study guides

What do I need in order to take good lecture notes?

A 3-ring binder, 3-hole punch, writing paper and pen

What is involved in note taking?

Note taking is a 3-step process:

Before Class
During Class
After Class