This document provides guidance on effective note-taking strategies. It discusses general principles of note-taking including developing a style that works for individual needs. Five common note-taking methods are described: Cornell method, outlining method, charting method, mapping method, and sentence method. Modes of recording notes from various sources are examined, outlining advantages and disadvantages of different approaches like writing verbatim, outlining, diagrams, highlighting text. Key steps for effective note-taking from resources are outlined, and common errors to avoid are discussed. Practice activities provide opportunities to apply the strategies.