Copying class notes after the fact is a time-consuming way to study for an exam, but it was the only thing that truly worked for me back in college. But next week I’ll be in a classroom again for the first time in 8 years, pen poised over notebook, and this time I’m going to perfect a strategy that gets my notes right the first time: the Cornell Note-taking method.

Take Study Worthy Lecture Notes from lifehacker.Taking notes in lectures can be a hit and miss affair. When you get back they don’t make sense and the pile of scribbles is not the most inspiring thing in your life. Many people recommend the Cornell method. It’s worth a look at least.

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