Write or read notes (1 Viewer)

[maths94]

Just wondering would it be best to read/memorise notes from other sources which have thorough notes, or would you just write from multiple sources and summarise yourself then memorise. l believe reading/memorising notes from which l do not have to write l just memorise. While if l write by the time l have finished that topic l would have most likely memorised 1/4 to 1/2 the topic. But just wondering what is your take on this, read or write your notes?

 

[colourhide]

i find it easier to memorise information if i write the notes. personally i don't like using other people's notes and memorising as they may miss some parts or even add too much information.

 

[wrecking]

it's best to write your own notes because you'd be learning as you write them. use other people's notes once you know the topic/subject well enough because you can grab any info you might've left out. it works differently for everyone though. one time i didn't have enough time to write my own notes so i read someone else's notes -- i didn't know what the hell was going on and it took forever for me to grasp the concept lol.

 

[mirakon]

writing definitely. because u intrinsically pay more attention and absorb more information than if u just read it

 

[Hermes1]

I use other people's notes, textbook and worksheets to make a large summary myself. it works really well because if one source is missing something another covers it.

 

[MrBrightside]

Type my own notes, print, read, highlight, read again until I understand the concept. Maths and English: write, write and do heaps of practice qs.

 

[Deer]

Yeah definitely write. Having other people's notes can help to look off as a guide, but you really need to do your own if you want to commit the content to memory. : )