This note-making guide is for note-making dummies who would like to get their hands on random tips and easy start-up instructions. Good for students who are making their own notes for the first time!

1. Note-making skills
The key to creating success

2. Step by step
Firstly: make sure you have all the materials you need, and that includes your stationery
and writing materials; what you normally use to make notes
Secondly: know what you want (what are your personal expectations and what are you
making notes for?)
Finally: start!
Tips
Use highlighters to point out key terms/concepts
Mind mapping is a good tool too!
Organize your notes into concepts and ideas; instead of mere chunks of words
Use visuals to help you remember the key points of what you wrote