Note Taking | Springfield College

Most students do not possess the gift of a photographic memory, which means that taking notes while in class and when reading class material is essential. Common note-taking mistakes include writing down too much, missing key points, or recording notes in a way that does not lend itself to productive review. Of course, the biggest mistake is not taking notes at all! 

The resources in this section will introduce specific note-taking methods and illustrate the importance of quality notes for learning and retaining course material.

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