How to Take Notes | Science-Based Strategies to Earn Perfect Grades

These are the best method to take notes in class, lecture, or from the textbook. With deliberate incorporation of active learning study methods, you can spend less time studying while simultaneously getting better grades. Here's how.
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00:53 - Note-Taking Foundations
03:39 - The Verdict | Notebook vs Laptop
03:48 - Eliminate Distractions
04:01 - Avoid Transcribing
04:37 - Take Advantage of Images & Figures
04:57 - Use a Tablet
05:50 - Note Taking
05:55 - The Cornell Method
06:19 - The Outline Method
06:58 - Note Interacting & Reflecting
08:00 - Summary Sheets
09:16 - Synthesis Questions
10:14 - Flashcards
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[@MedSchoolInsiders]

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[@DRCHRISTINANGUYEN_US]

This is a wonderful video! So informative and very well organized. I love how you talked into details about the pros and cons of each method of taking notes! I myself find similar pros and cons while taking notes using my laptop vs. paper as well. Thank you!

[@tyler_ramsey11]

Where is a psychiatry video, ive seen so many videos now and learned so much about an M.D. but I really need info on my specialty.

[@nehemmgogo325]

You state that you get the best of both worlds with a tablet, but you can also use the rocketbook everlast too.

[@Kasumi10074]

Med School Insiders Can you explain what concepts are? Sorry I have learning disabilities.

[@jms1787]

Thanks Dr. Jubbal. What do you think about learning videos such as Osmosis or Boards and Beyond? Are they too passive?

[@amritakrishna4716]

When you have to take notes on how to take notes..

[@spacegirl7043]

Gosh underrated

[@darianleigh5309]

lol you're not the only one

[@oximas]

the meta irony

[@oximas]

the irony is real

[@pastelchii8206]

i kinda lost some brain cells right there.

[@Lppt87]

1. eliminate distraction. 2. avoid transcription. 3. take advantage of images or figures. 4. write in a tablet. 5. NO cornell, outline method. 6. active learning. 7.,summary sheets. concept heavy. active learning. 8. synthesis question. 9. flash cards.

[@granger4904]

Thnx

[@chrisbotos]

You took notes of what the video said and you cstegorized its main topics... the irony

[@sunn9593]

We taking screenshots instead of making our own notes... Passive learning😂 but thx hehe

[@angelusvastator1297]

Cornell is fucking overrated and a waste of time.

[@peachesasmr9366]

the cornell method is by far the single most useful note taking method for lectures. I'm surprised by this video. Medical Professionals, Med Students, Pre Meds. Outline Method is difficult to do during a lecture. Whoever is saying the Conrell method is stupid needs a reality check. Highly efficient.

[@billseota8967]

"I type at 145 words per minute". I questioned my entire life after he said that

[@tumnaka913]

Dang, I can only type at about 80 wpm

[@royalemimi3923]

Wow-

[@royalemimi3923]

I only write digitally or on normal paper 255 words per one and a half minutes

[@minniegranger7778]

@@kawaiihamsters6689 same.

[@tamaraaleman8405]

Same

[@krishshethiya4245]

Me: Wants to make notes. Prof: I am beginning to feel like a rap god.

[@kevindelima5713]

I felt this

[@kisshorekumar4331]

Relatable.

[@kisshorekumar4331]

@It's Aby! why would you screw yourself up? 🤣🤣

[@kisshorekumar4331]

@It's Aby! Ok now it makes sense after you edit ur comment lol.

[@carrotkitten_3712]

😂

[@cooper9917]

I have a different perspective: take notes twice. First, take almost verbatum notes or just ensure everything is down on paper (written), while trying to pay attention and underline or bold what is emphasized. Then, later that day (absolutely that day, not tomorrow), re-write a highly condensed version of the notes. This involves focusing on what is important and summarizing in my own words. This is also the second time I have reviewed the information, and this second note-taking step is also essentially a review step. I then file these secondary notes as a section in a binder before the class notes and typically don't review the original notes again unless a friend missed the lecture. Yes, this is a lot to do, but I found this process was best for me and helped me a lot.

[@robin23200]

Cooper Young lol no

[@kittyyy_art]

I do this but translate is by hand from English to french, to Spanish, to German then back to English again, then one last time so it's clean

[@gleeshegabatan8271]

Same here bro

[@sydneyturack7063]

I used to do this in high school and it was awesome for memorization and understanding overall concepts, but with 5 courses in university I immediately found it overwhelmingly time consuming. Summarization of key notes after a lecture is a great tip though, maybe I’ll incorporate that into my study routine!

[@magic2201]

Time is off the essence

[@DoctorNosa]

Currently studying for exams and anki is STILL my go to even after medical school!

[@User-lc4dc]

Doctor Nosa you’re gorgeous and smart woww girl x

[@joelmiller2601]

Damaris A she’s also very intelligent. let us focus on that.

[@User-lc4dc]

Joel Miller I said she’s smart tf she can be both damn

[@joelmiller2601]

Azia I braindead hick.

[@hvn03]

@@joelmiller2601 bud do you think a girl cant be pretty and smart? chill out. you arent inherently better than someone just because you arent from the country.

[@marl6525]

i’ve been the most productive i’ve ever been the past two weeks and that’s purely because of all of the things i’ve learned watching medical students on youtube recently

[@thatoneuser8600]

But Zach Highley is a medical student who says he takes 0 notes

[@amateur_artist_storiesmand3853]

@@thatoneuser8600 Everyone has a different study method what’s important is finding something that works for you, and it’s always a good thing to involve active recall in your study in someway. I am a medical student and for me my notes are indispensable but I also know fellow students who don’t make notes at all, or other ones who just make active recall sheets. It all depends on you

[@bonitagirlyy]

@@thatoneuser8600 doesn't he skip straight to Anki cards? I don't think i could do that 😂

[@iiraxrie]

0:54- Note-taking foundations 3:40- The Verdict | Notebook vs Laptop 1. 3:48 Eliminate distractions 2. 4:03 Avoid Transcribing- Active Learning is king! (While in lecture, your priority should be to *understand the information.* To facilitate this process and avoid regurgitating, put it into ur own words. The data on the utility of transcribing is conflicting, but that's due to study limitations and overall poor note-taking strategies within the studies. 4:37- Take advantage of images & figures 4:58- Use a tablet 5:50- Note-taking 1. 5:55 Cornell method. (On the left side, write down key words or qns that u use to quiz yourself later. On the right side, take notes in traditional nested outline format. At the bottom, write a summary of the information on the page.) 2. 6:20 Outline method. (Start with a main topic or idea and if there's a subtopic related to that idea, -Main Point • Subtopic • Supporting idea • Supporting idea • Another main point • subtopic - Advantages • Organized • Incredibly easy - Disadvantages • Easy to misuse 7:00- Note interacting & reflecting 8:00- Summary sheets (1. Concept heavy. 2. Active learning) 9:16- Synthesis qns 10:15- Flashcards (Free flashcard app- Anki) You're welcome 😊 Thank u for giving me tips. I really want to become a doctor when I grow up.

[@Kaizo_hd]

You are a life saver

[@fathimahmohammadshakir2474]

Thank you so much for your help to make this long list! May your dreams come true

[@micaleighaquino2776]

Thank you ❤️

[@iiraxrie]

@@fathimahmohammadshakir2474 np :D

[@gracegrace9108]

All the best 💓

[@misscypher9857]

Had no idea but I’ve been using the Outline Method this entire time!

[@makenziem.9766]

Omg same!! But I still have trouble with concepts and application questions. 😭

[@lilypad2]

I was thought at school to use it and how to use it

[@jireuyeheu]

Same here!!

[@Terry-nr5qn]

Same. I never new i did it, it just felt natural. Of course my bullets and organization are still a little wonky

[@catharsis3083]

i love the fact that everyone is giving more tips in the comments and i'm just here chilling because i can't write or type fast so i always miss half of the information lmao

[@zainabtanweer2910]

Same

[@bonitagirlyy]

Audio record your lectures! It's a life saver, especially for professors who have very dense lectures. Take notes too and use the audio to fill in gaps as needed

[@catharsis3083]

@@bonitagirlyy because now everything is online i have the recordings, but it is so timeconsuming

[@beeankha]

@@catharsis3083 i am slow too. For me, taking notes while listening, even if my notes are crap, is mainly coz it helps me pay attention (but sometimes I barely write anything if there's slides or something visual to look at, so I just focus on paying attention and only take notes of specific key words or points). those notes aren't good enough for revision though but actually that's okay. during revision time, I prefer to take my time to re-read or re-listen to lectures and make good notes then, I'm actively summarising, and the writing process helps me remember it. So it's like first time is about listening and grasping the concepts, second time is about memorising the details and synthesising the information.

[@catharsis3083]

@@beeankha that's really useful, thank you~

[@InsaneGamer95]

As an artist, I find doing detailed drawings helps me remember anatomy. It's impossible to not remember the parts of the brain after drawing it for 1-2 hours, haha.

[@amateur_artist_storiesmand3853]

As a fello medical student and art enthusiast I feel you

[@J-jizzy_]

I use an iPad and Apple Pencil. I type my notes first, then condense my typed notes into concise hand-written notes. Then use quizlet to memorize facts, concepts and definitions. EDIT: I have replaced Quizlet with Anki - for it is vastly superior in every way.

[@prathmesh4793]

That's great !! You have shown one of the finest ways of killing time!!

[@J-jizzy_]

dr.Dhinchaak - never a waste of time if it leads to an MD

[@lynx5208]

@@J-jizzy_ still kills time thou :/

[@J-jizzy_]

Red&BlackFox - maybe. What would you suggest instead

[@lynx5208]

@@J-jizzy_ you can write your notes by hand or type is i suggest you write by hand then highlight key word and facts and organize it more oh wait- i think i have it somewhere... Aha! it's here

[@ricsonescalicas9657]

I'll use both methods. Cornell during the class and outline after the class specifically when I'm studying at home. In my perspective, this is so as Cornell is efficient during the class as you can't classify easily what's much more important than the other things your teacher is talking about, just let him finished teaching. Your teacher might emphasized something, then emphasized another one, it's unpredictable. Your teacher might tell something very important later on and you just realized that it's much more important than the one you wrote first so you need to reorganize it(if you're using outline during the class) and this could mean hundreds of erasures so Cornell is good during the class as this doesn't require a hierarchy. Outline is efficient when I know what's much more important and put the information from the Cornell notes I've made during the class into a hierarchy of information that I can easily remember. If any of you have a good suggestion, do let me know. :)

[@berke4456]

You are my inner talk

[@Briizardsx]

How will this specifically work? like isnt it a waste of paper and ink..do u keep separate notebooks? one for cornell and another one for outline, how do u do it?

[@dukebozikowski3801]

This wasn't just taking good notes, this was how to best do school!

[@hypereactivegbu1549]

I hope you can make a video on your process of studying from textbooks when learning material for the first time. Thank you for finally making this notetaking video!

[@rajgabbynatt5915]

"don't simply write smaller" I felt like you were speaking to me directly.

[@viv1573]

What has always worked for me regardless of subject or tool (paper/computer) is first transcribing as much as possible without overthinking if something's important/interesting enough. When in doubt I write it down. Then I create a condensed/reorganized version of my notes while studying, along with other active practices (answering questions, testing myself, etc.). By far my favorite tool for organizing notes is a computer hooked up to 2 monitors so I can have reference material (original notes/digital textbook/outside resource etc.) maximized on 1 monitor & note-taking software on the other.

[@seokkchan993]

Another superb video! Writing via Cornell method still is my go-to note-taking technique, since it has helped me throughout most of my quizzes and exams.

[@Melissa-bb4xd]

I've noticed what works best for me is not taking too many notes during class, just adding things the teacher says that are not in the book. Then, when it's time to study, I sum up the class into my own words.

[@eugenioleanza9190]

1 Remove distractions 2 Avoid transcribing 3 Use images and figures 4 Use a tablet 5 Use the outline method 6 Fact or concept heavy? 7:13 - Synthesis questions (Fact heavy) - Create summary sheets (Concept heavy) 7 Create flashcards with Anki

[@TheLinFamily808]

Handwritten notes are more memorable and customizable then digital - Handwritten is a win for me! The less I have to touch my phone or a laptop the better.

[@eternity9691]

This is so comprehensive! And so well researched. Totally love this. Thank you so very much.

[@jellybeanruiz]

I use my iPad and pencil. When I use my iPad, I open up split screen and on the left have their powerpoints up, on the right I have my notes app. I also have my text book open underneath the iPad and quickly highlight subjects. After school, I take all 3 (PowerPoint, notes, and book) and combine them in a note book. To study, as I review my notebook I have a blank piece of paper and I write as I try to remember details without looking at the next page

[@garrettdyess1110]

Is it possible for you to do a video that is literally a live example of pre-class prep, in class notes, following class synthesis, Flashcards making, and revision? A lot of people give great advice on how to study on KZbin, but they are all abstracted instead of walking through the process with a real, live subject.

[@wintrysnowflake3385]

Gosh, I would love a video like that. Since I literally have trouble following steps unless demonstrated to me, that would be very helpful. I'm not sure if they're allowed to do that though, but fingers crossed 🤞

[@mondirapaul]

Yes please

[@tamastasi428]

I second this

[@aojhone5915]

Thanks for caring enough to share all these things!

[@freddiefreeloader8974]

I'm not even in med school (philosopher here) but your insights really work. Of course anki cards are of no use for me, but the idea of repetition over time improves productivity a lot. Thanks and keep the videos coming. 😊

[@bumblybird]

Just took my second midterm and I feel like I need to make some changes from this video! I’m doing well but having to study really “hard” before exams but I think a lack of synthesizing and too much transcribing of notes is to blame. Thank you!

[@preciousoh705]

This is like the 8th time MSI has saved my life are you watching me? 👀

[@veliem3935]

I felt the same way, I think they're watching us🤔

[@lillauraskitchen3760]

This was so so helpful! I’m honestly so thankful for this video!! It has helped me so much with my note taking for my nutrition science studies! Thank you

[@netaliamasters4588]

I have ADHD and I always wondered why I hated the Cornell method since grade school. After being diagnosed nothing changed with that method, even though all my teachers told me it was the best. Thank you so much for helping me understand why this was never the right strategy for me!

[@lizfletcher4933]

Love your channel! It would be awesome if you did a video on how to prepare for med school interviews!

[@BBYGELLE]

I have been searching for a video with this level of clarity and I cannnnot thank you enough

[@happyann2024]

Thank you Doctor Jubbal for this video 😭 This helps me a lot on my biology subject.

[@lyz6459]

Thank you so much! I've been watching your vids since I was in 10th Grade and now I'm a college freshman. I couldnt have survive without your vids!! much love from the Philippines

[@darrenwong50]

- Notes are tools to facilitate comprehension, memorization and more effective future studying - Not copying verbatim from textbook or lectures - 2 discrete steps: ○ Process function and Product Function § Process Function: Actively taking notes during lecture helps in comprehension and retention, regardless of whether you review those notes § Product Function: ability to review those notes in the future and commit facts to memory through rehearsal, organisation and elaboration - Hand vs Digital Computer ○ Actual science is far more nuanced than lazing thinking and black-and-white summaries § Conflicting studies on the surface level ○ Muller and Oppenheimer(2014) § Hand written: □ Better than digital in conceptual testing but not factual testing □ Better in process function (taking down the notes), but not in product function (reviewing the notes) □ Product function: Handwritten better in factual and conceptual testing ○ Dung and Colleagues (2012) found opposing results § Digital notetaking performed better on delayed recall test when reviewing notes ○ Similarly, Fiorella and Meir (2017) § Digital handwriting recall factual information better when review notes □ Handwritten note-takers face greater extraneous cognitive processing which is ultimately a distraction ○ Luo et al. (2018) addressed main shortcomings of the three aforementioned studies in 2018 ○ What should we believe? Nuance is key and the devil is in the details § Best practices based on the data □ Eliminate distractions: Airplane mode to reduce distractions ® Drastically reduces benefits offered by digital notetaking on electronic devices □ Avoid Transcribing ® Passive form ® Active learning is king ® Understand the information by putting it in your own words ○ Take advantages of images and figures § Draw via handwriting, screenshot/photo on digital § Tablet is the best of both worlds § Notetability or OneNote □ Drawing, typing, importing PDFs to annotate - Notetaking methods ○ Outline method § Advantages □ Organised □ Incredibly easy § Disadvantages □ Easy to miuse ○ Easy stage: Helps in the stage of understanding, organising the information in a way that makes sense to you ○ Next stage - Additional effort and adaptability comes in § Note interacting and reflecting □ Don't review the lecture notes again and again □ Active learning ® Determining the method to use, see what makes the nature of coursework challenging ◊ Dominant in eiither fact heavy vs Concept heavy ◊ Guide in how to study most effectively ® Summary sheets (condensed notes) ◊ Condensing and synthesizing the notes to more manageable ◊ Making connections you didn't realise during lectures and synthesizing the information in new ways } Tables or other visuals ◊ Bad rap among evidence-based learning community due to studies saying it is ineffective } Arguably helpful, nuance is key } Nuance is lost in research settings } To be worthwhile, two conditions must be met: - Concept heavy - Active learning process by understand, make connections and simplify - Outline method first during lecture, condense notes post-lecture for review later and synthesize questions (e.g making a table of two similar but different distinct entities - active process to reinforce material and understanding of it - high yield table to review at a future date ) - COPYING INFORMATION does not work for you; MAKE MEANING ® Flashcards ◊ Ineffective ones - Low quality, Too much information, Multiple Facts, Don't follow best practices ◊ Should only be made after organising, understand it deeply, or made connections or simplifications in your head or on paper Flashcards are used to drill information that requires rote memorization more so than conceptual understanding

[@bossbunny5364]

perfect summary!

[@payton6541]

Thank you!

[@grumpyoldguy6117]

ALL that yet acknowledge by few, does not reflect the outstanding work you did.

[@ThomasS17]

Feels kinda good when you realize you do everything he recommends in this video!

[@user-ss5ql7sq1c]

You really explained this in depth

[@nastyp16]

you know someone is smart when they explain something and even I understand it!

[@chillyzibra7836]

8:08 "DONT SIMPLY WRITE SMALLER " 😂😂😂

[@khwanyothwe9610]

SmAlLeR

[@lanarhoads7159]

my favorite thing to do is to type notes and then rewrite them in a notebook dedicated to that class. it works well for me, i’m in high school, looking to go to college and then med school. so thank you for the help!

[@RiyaThakur-re5vx]

Thanks, you're a lifesaver!

[@harleen-r]

This was super helpful!! Thanks so much!!!!

[@thetrespasser53]

Surface books are quite nice since you can type with a tactile keyboard and draw using the touchscreen. It helps me so much to have a physical keyboard!

[@Ashlee3794]

I have a Dell laptop that converts into a tablet which helps me draw within my notes, I love it!

[@s.karthick8668]

Ashlee3794 what’s the model name?

[@dageekoftheweek]

I am not a medical student, but I'm trying to teach myself electronics because when I was in school I got intimidated by the math and gave up on it, I always regretted that and now have a bit more time to re learn things, I have a feeling this will help greatly, thanks for the work you do.

[@Jade-rr8wh]

You can do all things through Jesus Christ ! Rooting for you❤

[@bradnesbit7070]

Solid video, love your insights on note taking 💪🏼

[@Zitrolena]

For studying I have such a long way to go cause I basically write a big summary of everything and try to structure it nicely (especially now with open book exams), then I also listen to the lecture and write it down in one note. Later I write the most important information of the summary into one note aswell (often into a Mindmap) and lastly, I do notion questions to really test my understanding of it and sometimes it's much easier to get myself to go through those questions than to actually read through my notes

[@joseffunchess9767]

Awesome video! Quite informative and beneficial. I am hoping to employ these techniques in the future!

[@matileerobinette5694]

the reason why i'm gonna make it through undergrad and med school and life...thank you so much

[@laurcgaming4460]

I just take messy but still organized notes with two colored pens using the outline method. When I feel the need to re-do some of them, I get fancier and use highlighters, more symbols and maybe drawings. Another thing that I like to do, specifically with textbooks, is to read and comprehend what's written, draw an arrow from the paragraph(s) that I've read and summarize the info with my own words in a way that's creative/funny. It works perfectly.

[@misscypher9857]

I typically write all of my notes by hand and essentially copy down whatever the lecturer says, using different colored pens to emphasize whatever is important. This is done just to get down the lecture of the day so that I could review later. When it’s time for me to review, I use a laptop and more paper to get down every question and all of the notes based off of that day’s lecture. These “review notes” are like scratch paper; this is what I refer to when reviewing because they have all of my questions with answers based on the lecture, all while being much more lengthy to help me understand everything.

[@miserywas8285]

9:42 are two left hands required to do well in medschool?

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Lol yes

[@miserywas8285]

@@MedSchoolInsiders Aww, guess I'm screwed then

[@sravans5100]

No you need 3

[@HumanFirstYTC]

Just made notes for this video using outline method. It has worked the best out of all that I have tried so far.

[@porth4400]

this helped me a lot, thank you

[@lakeshagadson357]

i enjoy taking notes to remember what is going on by hand.

[@tinyearthcreations2754]

Incredibily helpful, thank you SO much!!

[@angelusvastator1297]

Thanks for this video. This is a God-send!

[@jaderichardson6461]

In terms of avoiding/minimising distractions, I have my iPad entirely dedicated to study, no social media or games just email and work (study) related apps and have found that helps me as I only associate my iPad with studying. I am watching this video so obviously it’s no where near flawless but definitely find that strategy has helped me in the past couple years :)

[@kitson51]

Thank you for the information. I will be using some of these strategies for my advanced Spanish language literature classes which are concept and vocab heavy.

[@pashahaihum]

Cool tips. TYSM!

[@HBDuran]

Thank you for sharing these techniques! I'm not in medical school but I returned to college after 27 years and am a bit out of practice, lol. This is great advice.

[@leonpse]

Cornell note-taking does not need to use the messy note-taking method on the right side. It can use the outline form too.

[@troyroa7768]

Thank you for this!

[@rommqr]

I take handwritten notes on a Remarkable 2 tablet, making a few drawings and charts along the way. I then export the notes to Google Drive or Notion to organise them. You can export them as PDFs when there are lots of drawing, or convert them to searchable text. That solution works well for me. Thank you very much to the OP, very useful video.

[@cathy9279]

Dr Jubbal, I bet you can’t help me so far no one has but here goes. I’m a single parent to 2 amazing teenagers. In order to meet the needs of mortgage, groceries, family heath insurance, orthodontics payments and teenagers athletic, music and scholastic activities I work as the director of nutrition and diabetes at a hospital averaging 60 hours/week. I am able to dedicate 20 hours/week for mcat studying from courses I have not taken in 20+ years. I wish to be an endocrinologist. I have a hard time with mcat studying as my mind in full of work and kids and elderly parent concerns. I’ve listened to all your videos and love every single one. I’m on my 7th and final mcat attempt. I’ve gone from 471 to 490 but obviously still not good enough. The coronovirus precautions has opened up another 10 hours study/week where I don’t have to attend kids events. What advice can u give me please and thank you

[@Ana-rp2fl]

Thanks for the video! Helped me a lot!

[@nicab77]

currently a pre-med student about to take organic chem this semester and wanting to crush it! This is so so helpful, thank you for sharing

[@________funz514]

Though it's medical school tips channel it helps out a lot in other schools as well☺️

[@supawin]

Great video! Thank you so much.

[@avijitchaki2613]

The first step I would suggest the process of elimination, divide them in topics like important, not important, useful to read , then ----- for the important topic make typed outline or notes + your simplest understanding of the notes in hand writing + diagram -------- for useful to read =make head topic & write the important one in 1 or 2 line and mention the references like page number of books , writers , or date of the lecture and any link topics ...... For not important write down all the headings and keep it at the front of your notes because you might have to put them in the important section ...

[@user-ss5ql7sq1c]

Thanks for the video it has really helped me out

[@Rice2G]

What i do is... handwrite notes on my ipad with notability during lectures and then when i get home, i look at those notes and use notions feature with toggles (uses active learning) and create questions with the notes i took today.

[@bevl4489]

Cornell method is absolutely a very good method to use, and you can use it in conjunction with outline method or others like flow

[@user-ss5ql7sq1c]

I love this video! I will really apply these concepts to my note taken and i love how you said we should use outline notes! Because I tried the cornell method in my language class(because they said i have to) and it didn't work. Thanks for making this video and for blessing people with the ability to make effective notes.

[@jonathonchio4724]

Dear MSI, I'm taking my MCAT for the second time in January. Thank you for all the videos on how to study effectively! Christmas is going to be bad since I'll be studying throughout the break, but your videos motivate me!! Thank you and happy holidays!!

[@rashad9821]

Good look with your exam.

[@richardouellette4041]

Good luck with your exam! My second attempt is in May

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Good luck my friend

[@moha4732]

Good luck my friend and his vidoes really motivates me to study

[@sahitrabhat]

man, i have been using the outline method forever- it just makes the most sense!\

[@judybooty9766]

Textbook notes next, please Doc!!

[@maiteroquecastro6954]

Recently, I've learned the Cornell Method for taking-notes ... It really helps me a lot, specially when I listen English lectures! Totally recomended!

[@ChristabelIsioma]

Yh, I actually prefer the Cornell method

[@mindsetaspiration5013]

I already look forward to learning more efficiently

[@valhatan3907]

As how much I love outline method, it only effective with organized topics. A topics that already structured from up then down to bottom. Most of my lectures brought the subject with inorder main topic to outlined and whether it was sub-topic or just fun-fact. *So I use **_mind-map_** method.* Personally speaking, It's match my spontaneous trait to take notes in free-form without need to worry about the run down structure. Also it's recommended if you want to take notes from a KZbin videos such as TedTalk. The mind-map can be combined with outline as well. In my workflow, after finishing the mind-map, I then organized it like a summary sheet.

[@IronMan_Daddy]

Thanks for sharing, you are the man

[@justarandom.]

I take note from samsung galaxy tab s7 at University. I can use it as a tablrt and as a pc. Once back home i read it and rewrite the notes in my notebook. This actually is helping me to find easy what i study.

[@caireedigal9452]

Yes, agreeing to this!!! Though currently, I dont have a tablet.. and still adjusting to med school, but i super agree on the outline method ♡♡♡ havent tried the flashcards using yet. But i am just happy that i guess i am on the right track! ♡

[@alcentv6673]

Big impact thanks doc

[@chih-wei6077]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@beastbuilder]

Thanks a lot Video was right on time ;)

[@stephaniecuralli553]

Thank you for this! I am thinking about changing my program and leaving the medical field and hopefully working in a library one day. Your techniques could definitely be used when studying for any class!

[@dewdropsbeforedawn]

that is such an interesting career shift. i love the atmosphere of libraries. wishing you the best no matter what you choose to do in life

[@cielmichaelis8426]

For people that cannot process words as fast like me who learned english as a third language, you can always transcribe/record a lecture and then after class, listen back to the lecture/read over your transcribed notes and rewrite them in your own words

[@muhammadaliaziz3937]

wow this is so interesting, thank you so much

[@DaarinaAC632]

Not a med school student, but I find this very helpful. I struggle with fact-heavy courses and I agree that the tendency is to take verbatim notes. Any tips?

[@sandraburgess9576]

Congratulations thank you for sharing.

[@alvinz4865]

Having seen Ali Abdaal's evidence-based studying techniques, i'm trying out cornell method notes with synthesis questions on the que column and outline method in the main note taking section.

[@pennyj4267]

How very successful congrats and thanks for the clarifications.

[@aikawaii7369]

After I study everything, I like to summarize everything by explaining it to myself as if I'm discussing the topic to myself. Sometimes I'd also annotate my notes. I exert a lot of effort into studying and note-taking but only when I really like the topic. Otherwise, I'd just get really lazy and make some terrible notes that make me even the more uninterested on the topic itself and end up regurgitating most of it

[@tvbiospray]

i am glad to find this video.. good job dr Jubbel 👍🙂

[@avecillatorresjonathanenri6266]

For taking notes digitally you can also use a graphic tablet with o without a screen, it is cheaper (if you choose a cheap one of course) and you can use it right with you PC or laptop.

[@ar-guivillanueva]

Here I am getting motivated to start my notes 🙋

[@jenimcleod1553]

This video is amazing what would be cool is if you could real time "watch" a lecture and take notes and then do your follow up with those notes . Make this information practical. You could "watch" a lecture that is already public... maybe even one of each type. I feel that kids today don't fully know how to do these things any more. This was a great video!! :) thank you!!

[@mondirapaul]

yes please

[@ninafeldman8629]

The Remarkable Tablet is pretty great, too, especially if you're distracted by notifications or the lure of social media