Studying focuses on understanding and encoding the information into your memory.

Reviewing makes sure the you have everything you need.  

As you read through the notes, add information, correct content, and organize them with other materials like PowerPoints and pictures.  This begins the processes of understanding and consolidating the information with things that you already know.

Academic skills centers and other authorities on effective study skills consider reviewing and editing class notes to be the most important part of note taking and essential to increasing learning.

Does the instructor use PowerPoints for her/his lecture?

- If yes, does s/he provide them to students through Blackboard prior to class?

     - If yes, print them out and use them to take notes

     - If no, ask her/him if slides could be provided before class. 

  *If the instructor will not provide the PowerPoints before class, then note the number of the PowerPoint slide in your notes during the lecture, then print out the PowerPoint after class, adding the number of the slide to your notes.*

Can you record the lecture?

If you have been given permission to record the lecture by the instructor or have been given a disability accommodation of recording lectures, check with our office for ideas about how best to use the recordings.      

            *Remember to take your recording device with you to class!