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Graduate Research: Note-Taking and Organization

ENG 648

Note-Taking Methods

Choosing a Note-Taking Method

 Student hand-writing notes

Hand-written notes & index cards

"Analog"

Student typing on a laptop keyboard

Typed notes & online tools

"Digital"

 

The note-taking process is a crucial component of good research and writing. It is important that you choose a note-taking method that is most comfortable for you. Whether you prefer printed documents and handwritten notes, or using a computer and a plethora of digital tools for typing notes, the choice is yours.