- Underlining: underline or highlight all unfamiliar words. Later you can come back and write a definition for these words.
- Arrows: draw arrows within the margins to show how ideas relate to one another.
- Numbers: use numbers to indicate steps in a process, lists, important details, etc.
- Question Mark: if something in the text causes you to ask a question, make a note of it in the margin.
- Star: use this symbol if something stands out as important or interesting.
- Exclamation Mark: represent points you disagree with by writing an exclamation mark in the margin.
- Abbreviations: use your text messaging spelling as shorthand notes.
- Margin Notes: if something in the text causes you to have a comment, make a note of it in the margin.