So let’s say someone emails me and wants me to do something – collaborate, write them an article, take down a rampaging, skyscraper-sized lizard with my bare hands, whatever. I get a lot of email, and that means I get a lot of messages that require the same exact answer. Luckily, I don’t have to type this answer over and over – instead, I’ve got a handy little Chrome extension called Gorgias, which lets me create text templates and bind them to small keywords. After all, they’re just so darn efficient. See, part of my brain is completely A-OK that computers will someday be our all-powerful overlords.
Today we’re going to dive into some ideas I’ve got for taking notes in class more quickly – but first, let’s talk a bit about computers. Solution 2: Create Your Own Shorthand System.Solution 1: Use a Simpler Shorthand Method.Once you master the lyrics, move on to difficult journal articles or confusing paragraphs from a novel you have struggled with in the past. Print out the lyrics, analyze them, and then translate them into your own words. Practice translating difficult texts into your own words. Examples of what the function of a paragraph might be are “Provides evidence for the author’s first main reason” or “Uses an analogy to clarify the idea in the previous paragraph.” If you miss something, try to write the key words, skip a few spaces, and get the information from the instructor later.įor each paragraph of a text, summarize what is being said and then write what the function of the paragraph is in relation to the entire piece. Also, indentions can help you distinguish the important material from the less important. Sometimes outlining or numbering helps you organize the information. It will be easier to process information if it is in your own words. Try to translate the instructor’s language into your own. If you use abbreviations and symbols, be consistent. Try to condense the instructor’s language into key words or phrases. Although you will probably develop your own note-taking style after a while, here are a few hints:īe as succinct as possible.
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