I am 1/8th through my undergraduate career! HOW CRAZY IS THAT?
In this blog post, I want to share how I take notes on my laptop, as well as show you some of my samples. I'll try to be as detailed as I can in order for you to take use of my methods!
I decided to type my notes for all my classes because it is not only faster but also way more organized and manageable. I still practice the writing component, as I am handwriting my review notes as well as drawing out all of the diagrams. I initially thought that it's pretty impossible to take decent science notes on a laptop, but I was completely wrong...
Before we start, I must mention that I use Microsoft OneNote to type out my notes.
Take for instance my Biology class, before every lecture my prof would post the Power Point online for our convenience, and instead of printing it out and writing it, I type out my lecture notes and then just add the visuals from a PP. I will also be recording my lectures in the next semester since I was occasionally zoning out during Bio, and this particular class doesn't have podcasts.
With Chemistry, I really like to just insert a pdf and annotate on it like so:
I also wanna show you what happens if you just have to draw something on your notes by hand. Now, if you have a touchscreen (laptop, tablet, phone) it all works because OneNote syncs with those devices. But basically, all you have to do is draw it on your touchscreen by hand. Here is my version of an attempt (with a mouse)
Forgot to mention, you can also color code the pages, and make them blank, lined, squared, etc. for your comfort.
With Chemistry, I really like to just insert a pdf and annotate on it like so:
Next semester I have:
Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Humanity
Calculus for Life Sciences (I will take handwritten notes)
Introductory Chemistry 2
Medical Terminology
Neuroscience
Please, check out the following videos which hold a more comprehensive review of note-typing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED6DeR6Z4-I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha631y35A9M
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I'm really hoping to post more in 2017! ;)
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