How to take effective and useful Study Notes (my #1 efficient note-taking strategy)

[@snoopytheseaturtle5300]

He is sooooooo underrated! Every student needs to watch this!

[@greninja3402]

this guy is too savage

[@ShaneHuang88]

lol xd :)

[@kouchiee]

For me, I think it's better to take a minimalistic approach to studying! I use the normal red, blue, black pens for writing notes (red for titles and important concepts, black for the actual notes, blue for my answers to questions) and a yellow highlighter to emphasise key points. I agree, it is definitely better to stay simple than just using a bunch of different coloured highlighters! (I was influenced to buy them from other note-takers and now I just never use them...) Thanks Shane!

[@nrlshhr_yaya]

Omg your the best and realistic study youtuber I've ever met

[@ShaneHuang88]

Thank you so much! :)

[@bookedbynina9013]

I tend to use a mixture of both techniques! I prefer keeping my notes minimal while also containing information, while also using highlighters to help me correlate certain information. My technique involves a black and blue pen, lead pencil and a rubber, and a maximum of 3 different coloured highlights for formulas, important concepts, names, definitions/terms etc. This way my little artist brain is still engaged with the content while actually studying. Sooooo minimal yet colourful is the way to go for myself :)

[@kerwinma5607]

1:36 😂 You really be roasting this person like that

[@kyrianalutu5050]

Funny part is I just watched that video before this one

[@yazminbelle8896]

The limiting supplies advice is excellent. All the study note videos just seem so artsy and time-consuming. I like to have big titles in colour for my pages (my handwriting is tiny, so if I use my regular writing for titles, I totally miss the headings and the larger font helps it stand out). Still, the amount of time these videos clearly must spend getting their notes so pretty is ridiculous and also would discourage the less artistically inclined and (not to stereotype) males. I've never once seen one of those videos look like a guy did it, which is really weird. It's not like guys don't study or make notes. Pretty notes may motivate you to read over your notes but it does take away some focus and if you write something wrong you feel worse as you ruin your piece.

[@RTGxLunar]

Shane's being spitting facts. 100% agree with everything you said. Simple = better. Only thing I'd disagree with is the black pen selection/advice . The Uni Jetstream although slightly expensive at 5.00AUD per pen , I feel is better than the Uniball eye micro, as the grips feel so good on the hand. It has served me well since HSC and 3 years of University. Great honest video ! Keep it up.

[@ShaneHuang88]

cheers! I'll definitely check out those pens :)

[@larseriksson42]

I really believe in making simple notes that should be easy to make associations with, like a mindmap with lines out to main focal points. It jolts my memory to remember an entire field

[@rouxpenguin]

Deserves a lot more likes and subs, really love your videos. Great KZbin channel!

[@Parrot5884]

Honestly, super cutesy note making helps some people enjoy their studying. If there's something to look forward to when it comes to studying, procrastination and avoidance becomes less likely, and the process doesn't feel like hell lol. It's personally too distracting and time consuming for me, and for you too I assume, but for many, it makes the process much better. It has its merits!

[@kritikadubey3667]

Dude... You're so straight to the point.. Thanks!! Will try these tips out for sure! Btw... Fellow Asian here (from India)

[@eye-spygaming3015]

Me too your fellow friend Indian

[@marijacetkovic5425]

this guy is litterally so right... you dont really need expensive stationary for taking notes... also, yes, he is "roasting" that person who takes notes with a million pens and hgs, but also, videos like those actually seem really unreal and a waste of time... think smart kids... really helpful video, thank you :)

[@AmIWhatIAm]

I agree, but it's all about preferences. The video example he's shown as "notes that are wasting your time" with neat handwriting and with a lot of colours, the actual person gets A* and she self studies. For her, she did not waste her time at all. That means, even so the person is doing a "colouring competition" from your viewpoint, doesn't mean it is to them. If I'm doing this guy's note taking method, it surely won't work for me because I'm a visual learner, I need diagrams and colours. But if it works for you then that's absolutely fine. The person from the original video also did say "you don't have to have these stationaries, I'm just showing how *I* do my notes", they didn't shove it and say " *THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD DO YOUR NOTES* ". It's all about preferences, not everyone is the same.

[@marijacetkovic5425]

@@AmIWhatIAm yeah, i totally agree! i forgot to mention that :) my bad

[@walkerrobinson9614]

Loved this video! Short, sharp and straight to the point. Effectiveness and efficiency is the name of the game. I believe that notes don't have to be pretty, they do however, need to be legible.

[@ShaneHuang88]

Well said! Cheers!

[@marcusblock8980]

Pro tip: instead of using a pen start using a good mechanical pencil (ex: rotring 600 0,5mm) with good quality 2B leads (ex: pentel ain stein). Corrections and editing will be much easier and cleaner. This tip was given to me by a lecturer of a productivity and time management course. I’m from Italy and here using pencils for notes after primary school is seen as dumb meanwhile in the US everyone uses these (always look at how they roll in America for practicality). It’s been a game changer for me.

[@ShaneHuang88]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Bocchisguitar]

Hey the Academic hacker, would it be possible for you to create a video based on studying economics? Specifically, how to like write economic reports and study for economic exams? like for hsc and preliminary students

[@ShaneHuang88]

I will probably do so in the future. Thanks for the video suggestion! :)

[@rajaganeshraj8699]

Please get on this

[@lizs4644]

Thanks for the great tips and advice!

[@allegrovivante1966]

not the baulko economics work booklet. Love it.

[@ShaneHuang88]

yes! hahaha

[@ashmitalal7119]

this was so useful!! thank you!! also you are hilarious :) *in my opinion notes are better off being plain, but i am not entirely against the use of several colours. For myself, using several colours kind of motivates me to actually study 😂 and makes them more appealing and interesting to look at. Also you can use the colours as a memory key for example yellow = formulas or blue = key ideas etc. that's my thoughts

[@ShaneHuang88]

thanks! that is definitely true and there are advantages for both ways, in the end its just based on your preference and what works for you :)

[@Jeonminnienha-]

Just in time for preboard study weeks...thanks a lot Shane😁

[@ShaneHuang88]

all the best!!

[@bhoravigumber4197]

You. Are. Excellent.

[@makeki7756]

Clearly smart way of learning saves time and labour....I use notebook at the place of using papers separately and then staplize them; I feel it more organized :); plane way is the cool I hate when adults start painting on their notes(they just waste their time XD) few girls in my class do this too, I am going to share this video with them XD

[@ShaneHuang88]

Awesome, thanks Makeki! :)

[@jmah2838]

When u made notes in year 12 did u write draft notes during class then at the end of topic or after class, write better or more neater notes?

[@ShaneHuang88]

no i just used my "draft" notes

[@Moodytootle]

Just asking, after you write out your notes, how long does it take for you to memorise your notes for a particular subject

[@ShaneHuang88]

not long, its more about understanding

[@hgcd4378]

I'd prefer notes used with less stationery like you said but i'd like neat and pretty notes at the same time cause i dont feel like studying if they don't look pretty and make me feel i put no efforts in it...

[@sasoyabegay7054]

Where would you print this stuff? I feel like people would get annoyed of how many papers I need to be printed 🤧

[@grilledcheese7454]

Would you recommend taking notes on an iPad through an apple pen and the app ‘notability’?

[@ShaneHuang88]

tbh i haven't actually used an ipad before since i've gotten by fine with pen and paper but that can work!

[@grilledcheese7454]

What tuition did you attend during yr 11 and 12?

[@ShaneHuang88]

I didnt go to much tutoring actually. since I put most of my effort to learn during school time :)

[@grilledcheese7454]

@@ShaneHuang88 do textbooks help with self studying?

[@umbrelladestroyer]

The last note taking video I am going to watch.

[@simonyousif9123]

is it better to print out your notes or to hand write them for every subject ????

[@ShaneHuang88]

I print then write on top

[@simonyousif9123]

@@ShaneHuang88 thanks bro i didn't think you would reply as it is a old vid but ty ❤️

[@Bella123xo]

I agree with the pen, this pen is honestly the best ☺️

[@ShaneHuang88]

Nice!!

[@mohammadikram3199]

The best think about u is that u r really amazing 😇

[@joelthomas968]

Is it better to write notes than to type? PS. I was planning on typing notes in class and then hand writing them when I get home until I saw ur video now I'm undecisive.

[@dunkiesan]

I do it the other way around lol

[@samtheham3187]

Yo what is the exact black pen you use? i really like uniball, i have one, i want to try yours and was curious what it was (btw im not gay), when i search up black rollerball pen uniball comes up with a few

[@ShaneHuang88]

i think theres a link in my how to write faster video. Most should be fine though :)

[@moose3474]

I think taking pretty notes during class is a waste of time. If something requires a lot of memorisation and you’re a visual learner, a pretty mind map/infographic can be super useful but that’s my only exception.

[@ShaneHuang88]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yeahyeah._.]

Thank you🤩

[@victorwang5976]

I have watched ur KZbin channel for some days. And I just found u and me are in the same Finc3012 tute until this morning. What a coincidence！！！

[@ShaneHuang88]

hey that's so cool! haha what a coincidence!

[@tweetipie4311]

I highly agree colorful notes is not worth it, its just a waste of money, effort and time...

[@RB-nh1om]

For real. Making work look pretty is a waste of time

[@ShaneHuang88]

couldn't agree more! :)

[@saniyasharma2525]

I feel attacked

[@ShaneHuang88]

hahahaha :)

[@silibazisomupereki]

The savageness in this video🤣🤣🤣

[@mochicat8464]

alot of people in my yr are doing the pretty notes..... someone needs to tell them, and the teachers are certainly not

[@ShaneHuang88]

thanks!

[@marcusblock8980]

The elaborated note thing is spot on. Maybe this works for females more? As a male engineering student I cannot see how/why would you do that to yourself

[@ShaneHuang88]

Glad you agree!

[@sergiomerino1434]

This method definitely doesn’t work for me. The only way i will find myself taking these kind of notes is if i already understand the topic that is being discussed and only writing information or facts i didn’t know before. But for a new topic i would implement this strategy but go home and orgnaize my notes as i study them.

[@victorianjeri1000]

I thought this video was uploaded 1yr ago, so when u started talking covid, I was like 🤔😑

[@ShaneHuang88]

hahaha!

[@wasifasuha2219]

this is like the only usefull notetaking video on the internet lmao