Record- Take notes in your own style. Record as many facts and ideas presented by the speaker as you feel necessary. This is the largest section on the Cornell page.
Reduce- Reduce the important facts to key words or phrases in the side margin. You may also include questions or important reminders to yourself.
Recite- Recitation is a powerful tool. Cover up your notes and try to recall specific information using the key words. This is best done aloud on a daily basis.
Reflect- Reflection allows the student to go beyond just learning the facts. "How does this material relate to the things I already know?"
Review- Review nightly and/or weekly to get a head start on studying for tests and reduce stress.
Recapitulate- Summarize your notes at the bottom of the page. This should be done after you have had a chance to think about the entire lecture as a whole. This is a quick reference for the next class meeting.
