The Simple Yet Effective Cornell Method Helps You Take Better Notes
A science-backed method that works even on busy days.
Have you ever wondered why some of your notes seem to disappear into a void while others stick like superglue?
The secret to effective note-taking lies in how you’re taking them.
Note-taking is a skill that can help you become more efficient while studying, working, and learning.
As a learning science nerd, I’ve written countless articles on advanced strategies like Zettelkasten note-taking and managing them through tools like RoamResearch.
While these strategies are great, they require initial time and effort to start. And not everyone wants to spend hours learning a new note-taking method.
So in this article, you’ll get a simple and science-backed method to take better notes — even on hectic days. You can use this system for lectures, online courses, and meetings. Ultimately, this method can help you become more efficient while studying, working, and learning.
The Cornell Note-Taking System
The Cornell Note-taking system takes little preparation and comes with various benefits. Designed by Walter Pauk at Cornell University, this method involves…
