Why take notes? Taking good notes helps you quickly review the key points in the material that you have read. Taking notes is also an effective learning strategy. Intentionally annotating the texts that you read requires you to critically engage with the material. You are doing the work of identifying the important content and considering its implications for your course and your professional practice. This practice facilitates deep learning and ensures that you remember key material.
Choose the note-taking method that is most effective for you. You may prefer traditional notebooks. Many readers underline, highlight, and handwrite key notes in the margins of their books. You may prefer to create typewritten notes and to store these notes in your electronic notebook / information management system.