How To Take Lecture Notes

How To Take Lecture Notes

Before The Lecture

• Print out the lecture notes if you can
• Fill out any example problems that are meant for you to do before the lecture
• Read the section to be discussed
• Take notes
• Come prepared with any question

During The Lecture

• Fix and mark up your notes
• Highlight anything the professor emphasizes
• Write important notes in the margins
• If you can, get your questions answered
• Make important connection

After The Lecture

• Complete homework or practice problems
• Optional: rewrite your notes into heat and colorful summaries