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1.2: Identify Your Best Note-taking System

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    Notes are a vital part of the learning experience and the success of a student. However many students have never applied, or even heard of, note-taking strategies. Good note-taking is a learnable skill that with practice and experience will make any class easier to understand. Let’s start our journey with a self-assessment of your own notes. Reflect on the questions below as you consider your note-taking experiences.

    1. What methods do you use when note-taking? If none what do you use to help you understand your notes?
    2. What is the most challenging thing about note-taking?
    3. What would you like to improve?

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