NOTE-TAKING
Use intentional, focused listening with a positive attitude
Be an active listener and note-taker
Continually add to your personal shorthand system
Review your notes regularly
Match your subject to the right note-taking format
Edit your notes into graphic organizer study sheets
Use color, shapes and placement to your learning advantage
Keep notes together in an organized notebook
Try to tune out distractions
MEMORY
Link whatever you're trying to learn with what you already know
Use mnemonics that work for you (Acrostics, Acronyms, etc)
Colors, shapes, placement, and pictures are important to your memory
Memorize by using visualization or association
Make your memorizing methods organized
Clarify, categorize, organize and review information for better memory
Break up material in small units and review daily