How Do I Take Notes?

1		Describe your typical notetaking techniques in a few sentences. Do you try to write down as much of what the instructor says as possible? Do you tend to take only a few notes? Do you often find you need more time to get things down?
2		Overall, how effective are your notetaking techniques?
3		In which classes do your techniques work best? Worst? Why?
4		Do your notes ever have 'holes' in them-due to lapses of attention or times when you couldn't get down everything you wanted to? When do you usually discover them? What do you do about them?
5		Do you ever ask to borrow someone else's notes, even when you've been to class and taken your own notes?
6		Does anyone ever ask to borrow your notes? Would others want to use your notes?
7		How often and when do you consult your notes (after each class, before the next class, while doing homework assignments, when writing papers, when preparing for exams, etc.)?