Handwritten vs Typed Notes | Note-Taking for Straight-A Students

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

What method do you use for taking notes? Let me know with a comment below. 📝

[@faii9200]

I tried both and it doesn't really matter. What's more important is whether you understand the content in the first place. I tend to read/listen to something first and try to understand without making any notes, then make notes the second time I read.

[@mars8872]

What I found most helpful personally is to just go with the flow of each class and then choose what note-taking method is the best specifically. I just look at each subject+teacher combo and adapt my method each time I'm in a new class or with a new teacher. For example, in math, obviously I end up having to take handwritten notes, cause it's more precise and less time consuming than to write equations digitally. In biology however, I write comments on my teacher's slides as there mostly are just pictures there, and most of the information I need to know for the test is what he says during lectures, so linking what he says to the slides is quite important. And then in chemistry, I find myself almost not writing notes at all, as all details are present in the PowerPoints, and I just focus on the content during lectures and do practice exercises, and then I come back home and highlight key information in the slides. I thought at first when I entered college, that I could just use the same note taking strategy all the time in all classes until I graduate, but it clearly isn't the case lmao. So what I'm saying is, just observe your classes and adapt, don't try to force a note taking method on a subject if it's not adequate for it, even if you're used to that method.

[@Brian-jy1xz]

I try to do both. I prefer to type my notes due to speed as I type fast. But I always keep a notebook beside me to write down key graphs or charts. Hybrid works best for me.

[@fareehafaiyyaz8475]

Really interesting!

[@padarousou]

I don't think taking notes is all that productive in the first place. I try to digest all of the information as a narrative first l, then go back and record key concepts. But taking notes during the narrative stage can interfere with understanding the bigger picture

[@hi-mj5oi]

I never take notes

[@caseyfleming1205]

It can if you don’t review the objectives or remember the purpose of knowing the specialized information.

[@manman-bq7mr]

What exactly does that look like? Are you writing anything at all or relying on memory?

[@spacebars9677]

see i can’t do that bc i will definitely zone out. note taking helps me focus and stay on track. after that i’ll do more productive methods.

[@she_rry4703]

Same here

[@ki4n444]

i definitely could type my notes but i retain information and engage with the material when i’m writing it. i also love highlighting my notes & making it all short & concise of all important information. depends on the person

[@BrianErwin]

this reminds me of the days i had to read paperback books, and couldn't fathom reading on an ipad. but recently, i've switched from writing notes to typing them, and reading textbooks on my ipad, and it has grown on me. at the same time, i rarely go back and review notes, so i'm also getting to a point where note taking in general is pointless. i find that repetition (listening to lectures over again, or reading textbook passages multiple times) is more optimum for me.

[@laurentsanchez9994]

I am a straight A student and always write my notes by hand, i can’t remember what i wrote if I type it.

[@thebeatles9]

The TLDR here is to always use digital notes, typed for most classes, and then to organize and condense notes later using the other methods (on paper if you want) Capturing the information >>> everything else. Once you have what was said, you can organize it later. You need to devote more time to listening to teacher and processing than trying to take good notes. Good notes come AFTER lecture

[@vvvintagedarling]

Thank you!

[@andrewbarsoum6240]

What happens if you forget it too quickly if you don’t take notes?

[@sterlingteall3462]

You always post videos that are relevant at the right time. The New semester is starting for me, and this video is helpful.

[@hozifaelgadal623]

this is the good video i was searching for handwriting is better in understanding the content and feeling more free by drawing or writing freely typing your note come at the benefit of organisatoin and making your notes more versitle and saved in many devices

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Honestly I have found that the Cornell method works good for me while taking notes in meetings. I write follow-up items along the left side along with key terms or people. The problem I have with outline, study sheets, and mind mapping is that they are to difficult to do while on the fly, in meetings or lecture.

[@solastro5595]

Yeah, and cornell really helps making flash cards with like with anki

[@smxz9103]

This video came at the right time, thank you 😊

[@leen_marie23]

This video came after I watched one note taking video and it explains everything thank you

[@funtalk5991]

Can u make a video on , how to control your anxiety level during examination? Please 😥🙏

[@alexanderperson2746]

Look into self-hypnosis to dissolve test anxiety.

[@hi-mj5oi]

Try jack daniels

[@thomasalbright1909]

Hi Kevin, hope things are good! I was just wondering if you would do a video or post on the preview exam, it seems a bit mystical and confusing so I was wondering if a lot of students might find it helpful. Thank you!

[@noicsutak1584]

Hi Dr. Jubbal! I am wondering if you could make a video about medical scribing as a premed student? How to get certified, how to avoid getting scammed by a certifier, and how to choose a specialty? Maybe even how to make this experience relevant to med school applications?

[@yintotheyang6433]

When I typed notes and q banks I was always getting high marks. When I switched to pen n paper my scores dropped

[@ayemyatmon2692]

I love writing because it’s help me focus better than taking note in iPad.

[@gedenirfiorese3523]

I never took notes and graduated with 3.9 GPA

[@hozifaelgadal623]

mind maps apps are the best to grasp the key words and the main ideas of any topic

[@uo.2103]

For me, writing notes is essential to paying attention. If I don't write I don't absorb any information. When I study, I can then informally rewrite my notes and pick out the important bits

[@andrewbarsoum6240]

Hey Dr! So I’m really curious and kind of nervous about majoring in psychology B.S. do you think I‘ll be able to finish all the prerequisites for PA school in 4 years? Thank you uh advance!

[@MyspacHor911]

Psyc is an easy major

[@andrewbarsoum6240]

@@MyspacHor911 ok thanks and what if I minored in chemistry to get the prerequisites done in 4 years? Is this a good option that won’t have me too overwhelmed?

[@MyspacHor911]

@@andrewbarsoum6240 If you are going the PA route, you should major in something that covers most of the pre-reqs for PA school so you don't waste time taking additional classes for those pre-reqs. Also imperative that you maintain good grades

[@andrewbarsoum6240]

@@MyspacHor911 I agree with you on that, but while I really enjoy biology, I’m not too sure I’d pursue that as a major. I’m interested in psychology which is why I wanted to major in it. I’ve heard of many who have majored in it and gone to pa school but I’ve never had the questions answered if they were able to complete it in 4 years. Especially if they started doing a few prerequisites in freshman year. I know I would have to take extras but since psychology may not be the hardest of the hard, I could put those classes throughout the 4 years. Not to mention that psychology, sociology, statistics, and some chemistry and biology will be already covered in the psychology major.

[@MyspacHor911]

@@andrewbarsoum6240 Finishing a degree in 4 years is a matter of where you live. If you live in a large city and go to a uni of 30,000+ students, then classes might be too full and will result in you not enrolling in the classes that you need. This is just a generalization so be sure to check with your academic advisor and your fellow classmates about this. But finishing a degree in 4 years, whether biology or psychology, is very doable.

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[@cindy_le1106]

I write really fast though

[@tt004]

Writing notes are not effective.