How to make effective notes | digital notes or handwritten notes | best revision notes #mbbs #notes, by DrMeow on YouTube. 6 min 46 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 46 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Read a section once without writing anything. Mark only the points you could not explain from memory, then note those down.
Work in three phases: skim the topic first, take notes while reading closely, then condense them into a short revision version.
Write each note as short bullet points under a clear heading. Skip full sentences so you can scan the page later.
Draw a simple diagram or flowchart for processes and pathways. Label the parts in your own words.
Use a table when comparing two or more things, such as drugs, conditions or causes. Put one item per column.
Make a mnemonic for lists you keep forgetting, and write it next to the list so you see both together.
For digital notes, use one app and give every note a title, headings and bullet points. Keep diagrams and tables in the same file.
Organise notes into folders by subject and topic, and add a tag or keyword so you can find them by search.
Set aside a separate notebook or folder for final revision. Move only the high-yield questions and weak topics into it.
Review your notes with active recall: close the page, write what you remember, then check and update the gaps.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not copy the textbook word for word. Rewriting in your own words is what makes the note useful.
Keep handwritten notes short and spaced out so you can add points later without squeezing them in.
Pick one method, paper or digital, for each subject instead of splitting the same topic across both.
Aim for notes you can revise from in minutes, not perfect notes that take hours to make.
Questions
Are digital notes better than handwritten notes?
Neither is better for everyone. Handwriting helps many people remember while writing, and digital notes are easier to search, update and carry. Try both on one topic and keep the one you actually revise from.
How do I know which information is important enough to note?
Note what your syllabus, lecturer or past questions keep returning to. If a detail is unlikely to be asked or needed later, leave it out and keep the note short.
How often should I revise my notes?
Review soon after making them, then again after a few days and before the exam. Short, regular recall sessions work better than one long reread.
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