I want to learn how to takenotes for reading

[John Iverson]

How to take notes? What should i write? Should i copy word by word? I don't know..

[Ethan_05]

Don't copy word for word, unless you want to remember a quote that is profound or something. Instead, write down parts that you resonate with or that contribute to the overall unity of the book or essay. Although they say that writing notes down by hand increases your memory of the notes, I still use a computer to take notes because it's much faster and more efficient.

[John Iverson]

1 hour ago, Ethan_05 said:

Don't copy word for word, unless you want to remember a quote that is profound or something. Instead, write down parts that you resonate with or that contribute to the overall unity of the book or essay. Although they say that writing notes down by hand increases your memory of the notes, I still use a computer to take notes because it's much faster and more efficient.

Can i see a sample of you having taking down notes?

[Dan Arnautu]

@John Iverson I use the outline method. I jot own the most important concepts, ideas and quotes, while also explaining them with further bullets if needed. 

If there are any exercises, I write them with another color. Same thing if I get an insight on how a particular thing I find applies into my life.

[Torkys]

 

See my replies. Same applies for books. (these comments got a lot of reputation points back in the day)