THE CORNELL NOTETAKING SYSTEM
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

> It is a method for mastering information--not just recording facts.
> It is efficient.
> Each step prepares the way for the next part of the learning process.
WHAT MATERIALS DO I NEED?
> Loose leaf paper to be kept in binder.
> 2-1/2 inch column drawn at left-hand edge of each page to be used for recall cues.
THE FIVE R’S OF CORNELL
> Record your notes in the right-hand column.
> Reduce your notes into the recall column on the left.
> Recite out loud from the recall column.
> Reflect on the information that you are studying.
> Review your notes immediately and regularly.
HOW SHOULD NOTES BE RECALLED?
> Write questions in the left about information on the right.
> Check or correct incomplete items such as loose dates, terms, names and/or notes that are too brief for recall months later.
> Read the notes and underline key words and phrases.
> Read underlined words and write in recall cues in the left-hand column (key words and very brief phrases that will trigger ideas/facts on the right).  These are in addition to the questions.
> Write a reflective paragraph about the notes at the end.
> If possible, compare notes with a study buddy.
WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO RECITE NOTES?
> Cover up right side page.  Read the questions.  Recite information as fully as possible.  Uncover the sheet and verify information.
> REFLECT on the organization of all the lectures.  Overlap notes and read recall tools.  REFLECTION IS THE  KEY TO MEMORY.
> Review  by reciting, reflecting, and reading insights.

WHAT ARE THE FIVE STEPS OF THIS SYSTEM?

> RECORD LECTURES/READING IN THE MAIN COLUMN.
> REFINE LECTURES/READING NOTES WITH QUESTIONS, CORRECTIONS, UNDERLINING, RECALL CUES, GRAPHICS, AND PICTURES.
> RECITE  BY COVERING MAIN COLUMN AND EXPANDING ON RECALL CUES--THEN VERIFY.
> REFLECT  ON ORGANIZATION BY STUDYING ALL CUES AND WRITING A REFLECTIVE PARAGRAPH AT THE END.
> REVIEW BY REPEATING RECITE AND REFLECT STEPS.