The document provides tips for taking good notes in class. It recommends opening Microsoft Word or another note-taking application on computers allowed in class. It emphasizes the importance of paying attention in class in addition to the physical act of taking notes. Taking notes by hand or using a desktop computer are also options mentioned.

1. How to take
Good Notes
By Peter O’Neill

2. • Note taking is essential
for any class. Some
teachers allow you to use
computers for note taking.
This is very beneficial in
many classes because it
allows you to access a
plethora of information at
your finger tips. Just don’t
be tempted to drag your
mouse to the internet
browser.

3. • Professors are putting their
trust in you when using a
computer in class so make
sure you go ahead and open
up Microsoft Word or another
application to help you take
notes. Don’t betray their trust.

4. • Now that Microsoft
Word is open, it is time
to take notes. The first
part of taking notes is
the physical action of
taking notes. The
second, more crucial
part, is paying attention
during class.

5. • Another option for
taking notes would
be to use a desktop
computer. The only
problem is that you
can’t bring it with
you to class.

6. • Being attentive is the
key to being
successful in class.
Being able to type
quickly can also work
in your favor because
then you can write
down and absorb
more information.

7. • Now all that’s left is
getting down to it and
writing down what
you need to.
Sometimes it is
beneficial to write
down questions for
yourself so you can
answer them later.