Note-taking can help in class or a meeting—and if you do them right, they'll help you afterward as well. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity ...

After trying several complicated note-taking tactics, I was attracted to the outline method's simplicity and effectiveness. Safe to say, it delivered on the promise. I write notes to plan my goals, ...

Have you ever had a brilliant idea slip away simply because you didn’t jot it down in time? Or maybe you’ve found yourself overwhelmed by a flood of thoughts, unsure how to organize them into ...

Note-taking is a fundamental learning strategy that has evolved alongside educational practices and technological advancements. Contemporary research demonstrates that the method of recording ...

If you have a serious need to memorize, you usually must take notes. Just what is it that I think is valuable about note taking? First and foremost is the requirement for engagement. Students must pay ...