Comments on: Why Most Students Don’t Understand the Real Goal of Note-Taking http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:12:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Three quick but effective note taking tips - Generally Thinking - Psychology for students http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-15650 Three quick but effective note taking tips - Generally Thinking - Psychology for students Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:29:33 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-15650 [...] I have used Cal Newport’s recommendation for subjects like psychology. He says to write the broad question that the lecturer is driving at [...]

[...] I have used Cal Newport’s recommendation for subjects like psychology. He says to write the broad question that the lecturer is driving at [...]

]]> By: Genevieve http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-10371 Genevieve Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:03:09 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-10371 It seems ridiculous that I never used the Q/E/C method before! I'm obsessive about taking notes and keeping them well ordered but I just never thought of doing something this simple, and obviously ended up getting bogged-down in the little detail as a result, completely losing sight of the big ideas in the process. This site is really inspiring! I love that they're not cheats - everything is aimed at serious students looking to make the most of their education. Just brilliant. sorry for gushing! It seems ridiculous that I never used the Q/E/C method before! I’m obsessive about taking notes and keeping them well ordered but I just never thought of doing something this simple, and obviously ended up getting bogged-down in the little detail as a result, completely losing sight of the big ideas in the process.
This site is really inspiring! I love that they’re not cheats – everything is aimed at serious students looking to make the most of their education. Just brilliant. sorry for gushing!

]]> By: casper de tello http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-9059 casper de tello Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:46:02 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-9059 Bit of a cocked up on the above links, sorry. "mentat wiki" is <a href="http://www.ludism.org/mentat/" rel="nofollow">here</a> Bit of a cocked up on the above links, sorry.

“mentat wiki” is here

]]> By: casper de tello http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-9043 casper de tello Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:29:55 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-9043 <blockquote>read ‘Use Your Head‘ by Tony Buzan (the inventor of mind mapping).</blockquote> Buzan did not invent the mind map, in fact it's one way people stored information before the printing press; but, he certainly did commercialise it. That said, the introduction to 'Use your Head' has one of his success stories, and (IMO) the clearest part of perhaps the clearest book from a fuzzy author that happens to lay out a wonderful study strategy; but, there are numerous resources you can pick the principles up from besides Buzan. Two classics that come to mind, though not specifically about mind mapping, are the scholarly tome by Frances Yates here <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Memory-Frances-Yates/dp/0226950018/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1" rel="nofollow"> and the fun and practical starter on memorisation principles by H.Lorayne<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Book-Classic-Improving-School/dp/0345337581/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244751366&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">. But everything is summarised at the superb 'mentat wiki' here <a href="http://www.ludism.org/mentat/" rel="nofollow">

read ‘Use Your Head‘ by Tony Buzan (the inventor of mind mapping).

Buzan did not invent the mind map, in fact it’s one way people stored information before the printing press; but, he certainly did commercialise it.

That said, the introduction to ‘Use your Head’ has one of his success stories, and (IMO) the clearest part of perhaps the clearest book from a fuzzy author that happens to lay out a wonderful study strategy; but, there are numerous resources you can pick the principles up from besides Buzan.

Two classics that come to mind, though not specifically about mind mapping, are the scholarly tome by Frances Yates here and the fun and practical starter on memorisation principles by H.Lorayne. But everything is summarised at the superb ‘mentat wiki’ here

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-8108 Study Hacks Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:08:57 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-8108 <blockquote>If you’re interested in mind mapping you should read ‘Use Your Head‘ by Tony Buzan (the inventor of mind mapping). It’s a very short book, but outlines the theory behind the technique and how to use it very well.</blockquote> Thanks for the reference. I have chatting recently with a law student who has been impressing me with her use of mind maps -- i'm thinking of writing something about them. This might be a good source for me to consult.

If you’re interested in mind mapping you should read ‘Use Your Head‘ by Tony Buzan (the inventor of mind mapping). It’s a very short book, but outlines the theory behind the technique and how to use it very well.

Thanks for the reference. I have chatting recently with a law student who has been impressing me with her use of mind maps — i’m thinking of writing something about them. This might be a good source for me to consult.

]]> By: Martin http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-8088 Martin Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:31:46 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-8088 Hi Cal, I'm a British first year medical student. I've only recently found your blog, but it's already been a great help. If you're interested in mind mapping you should read '<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Use-Your-Head-Innovative-Techniques/dp/1406610194/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235248266&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Use Your Head</a>' by Tony Buzan (the inventor of mind mapping). It's a very short book, but outlines the theory behind the technique and how to use it very well. Thanks! Hi Cal,

I’m a British first year medical student. I’ve only recently found your blog, but it’s already been a great help.

If you’re interested in mind mapping you should read ‘Use Your Head‘ by Tony Buzan (the inventor of mind mapping). It’s a very short book, but outlines the theory behind the technique and how to use it very well.

Thanks!

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-5953 Study Hacks Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:12:38 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-5953 @Dahlia: It depends on the class. The general rule is to experiment with a system that best matches the type of class. You might want to read my article titled "How to Take Notes on Power Point Slides" for a discussion of the specific case you mention. @Dahlia:

It depends on the class. The general rule is to experiment with a system that best matches the type of class. You might want to read my article titled “How to Take Notes on Power Point Slides” for a discussion of the specific case you mention.

]]> By: Dahlia http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-5907 Dahlia Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:51:47 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-5907 I have a question. I'm in a pre-university college and we have the lecture and tutorial system, similar to universities. Lecture notes are always provided for every topic in the syllabus, they are basically the power point slides the lecturer uses to teach. What I want to know is, can note-taking be useful in science subjects? Example Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Thanks I have a question. I’m in a pre-university college and we have the lecture and tutorial system, similar to universities. Lecture notes are always provided for every topic in the syllabus, they are basically the power point slides the lecturer uses to teach.

What I want to know is, can note-taking be useful in science subjects? Example Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

Thanks

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: The Study Hacks Guide to Note-Taking http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-5867 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Monday Master Class: The Study Hacks Guide to Note-Taking Mon, 26 May 2008 17:19:20 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-5867 [...] Why Most Students Don’t Understand the Real Goal of Note-Taking A classic article from the early days of Study Hacks. It lays out my core philosophy on how to take notes well. You can use its “Three Laws of Reduced Study Time Note-Taking” as a general framework for the construction of your own customized note solution. [...]

[...] Why Most Students Don’t Understand the Real Goal of Note-Taking A classic article from the early days of Study Hacks. It lays out my core philosophy on how to take notes well. You can use its “Three Laws of Reduced Study Time Note-Taking” as a general framework for the construction of your own customized note solution. [...]

]]> By: Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Recording Lectures, Dealing with Definitions, and Spreading the Good Word http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/09/why-most-students-dont-understand-the-real-goal-of-note-taking/#comment-1086 Study Hacks » Blog Archive » Q & A: Recording Lectures, Dealing with Definitions, and Spreading the Good Word Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:19:33 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=34#comment-1086 [...] ideas with lists of evidence to support the ideas. You don’t have to capture everything (see here for more [...]

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