This note taking series gives students ideas for bringing new vigor to their note-taking game. Article 1 talks about the importance of handwritten notes. Article 2 details notetaking methods—the Cornell Method and Mind Mapping—for more effective note taking. In part three, Tricia expands the notetaking process in the digital realm with suggestions for the best notetaking apps.

Question: If taking notes verbatim has diminishing returns for students, what should they do instead? Answer: With a little bit of preparation ahead of time, learn to match the method to the desired outcome.

While no one can do it alone, plenty of resources are available to help you keep track of your academic assignments, social activities, and other commitments. Many students utilize software such as Google Calendar or iCalendar to remind themselves of upcoming deadlines, while others prefer to-do lists or student planners. Another popular tool is the bullet journaling system, affectionately nicknamed "BuJo" by its fans.