Stat with the abstract: you will know what to expect from the article
Jump to the discussion & conclusion, they sum up the article
Check the literature review and look for other articles that might be useful for your research
Decide if you will need to read the whole thing
Taking effective and organised notes allows you to be actively reading, learning and remembering. Good notes help you organize information into a clear format that will help you better understand and study. There are many ways to take notes, the Cornell note taking method being one of the most popular.
Effective note-taking involves several key strategies:
Write down the main ideas and key points of the material you are studying.
Use abbreviations and symbols to save time and space.
Organize your notes by using headings, subheadings, and bullet points.
Use colors and diagrams to highlight important information and make your notes more visually appealing.
Review your notes regularly to keep the information fresh in your mind.
Try to use your own words as much as possible, rather than copying word-for-word from the source material.
Use different method of note-taking like: Cornell method, Outline method, Mind mapping, etc.
Take notes in a way that works best for you, whether that's through typing, writing, or recording audio.