http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm

http://www.google.co.in/search?q=mind+map&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33PCtkSlEf4&mode=related&search=

-Do not get distracted.

-Before school get Organized: Do not take notes anywhere, so assign a notebook or such for Just Notes. Be sure you’ll have everything you’ll need.

-Before school also review the assignment for the day. Get into the subjet. Never -if all possible- enter the class cold, meaning without reviewing the subject or assignment.

-When taking notes, leave blank spaces in between.

-When in the classroom and Listening, Pay Attention when she/he do the following, meaning it is time To Take Notes:

1- Repeats points, dates, names, etc.

2- Emphasizing on dates, points, events, etc.

3- Do not forget to write down also Formulas, Facts and Key Words.

4- Organize your notes. For example: If talking about A.Lincoln, write your notes for Slavery on one page; when talking about Honesty in another page; Legacy on another page, etc… This way you won’t get so confused writing everything all mix up in a single page.

Great Notes are also written in different Lined Cards. Some of these packages come in different colors so makes the notes easier, choosing a color for every subject.

-Ask Questions. Never leave the classroom with questions in your mind.

-After Class (while your mind is fresh on the subject):

1- “Translate” your notes. So later you’ll know what The Key Words or Half Way Written Words or Sentences, etc, mean.

2- Clarify “every-single-note”.

3- Read and Review your notes. At this point you should understand everything you have Written, Clarified and Translated.

-(Read this. Take what is the very best way for you, and I wish you my very best.)-

If you’re really looking into effective note taking strategies check the method out; modify it to match your needs. There is no magic pill, though, you have to work to make notes work for you.

As for textbooks, I would highly recommend scanning the chapter and writing down key facts using the Cornelle note-taking system [which you can easily find examples of on Google].

Also, read over your notes often to help your mind retain information.

You may use several techniques. Take the dry-notes. WRite whatever you think is important. Then, to memorize the material– depending on how you learn best– read it over, write it over, act it out, picture a unique way to memorize it, recite aloud.