The art of making notes

Note making is an inevitable part of a student's life. No matter whether these notes are being made on our electronic gadgets or we are going the traditional way following the manual note making. The one thing that remains common is the fact that note making is and has ever been an art which has to be mastered.

When I say that note making is an art which “has” to be mastered, the emphasis is being laid down on its importance. Note making is something if done haphazardly becomes of no use. The reason behind channelizing your thoughts in the form of some logical key-points, forms the basis of note making. If not done with the inculcation of a systematic and a formatted approach, it clearly loose it's essence. Here are some tips from coursework experts for effective note making for the perusal of your all.

●        Keep it precise

Precision forms the basis of an effective note making. The reason why notes are made is to understand the maximum with the usage of least amount of words. The key basis of note formation is how precisely can that be. Precision doesn't only help you in saving a lot of your time but make things easier for you so as to firstly in their formulation and ultimately in their absorption.

●        Highlight keywords

Keywords are the best way to learn and go through any piece of content. Keywords make your content far more effective. Keywords attract the maximum attention. In case one is making notes going by the traditional way, highlighting keywords using a different colour of pen, or underlining them or even making them bold serves the purpose. If in case someone is going digital, you can always make them bold. Although digital medium offers you the leverage of using Cntrl+F but in case someone doesn't want to go through the process every single time, use this hack.

●        Add flowcharts and diagrams

If your content permits, always add flowcharts and quick diagrams in your notes. This would not only make your notes look more appealing, but also helps in better interpretation of data. Better interpretation leads to your better efficiency along with saving a lot of time of yours.

●        Use easy language

Notes are made so as to save on our efforts while reading and using them. Usage of an easier language is easy to write and henceforth easier to absorb as well. Language that resonates with our mind is best to grasp. Use the language which you are most comfortable with while making notes. Having said that, it totally depends on the occasion for which notes are being made. If the ultimate use of the notes that you are making is personal, then go for the language you are most comfortable with. That could be English, or even your mother tongue. But if the motive behind the note making is to cater to a number of people, then use the language that everyone understands.

These are some of the most researched and proven hacks that not only helps a person with his note making but gradually along with the span of time, makes a person master that art as well. Happy note making to you!