If you are familiar with the topic, you might choose only to mark the new or controversial points made, as your will use the material as an alternate view, or perhaps to argue against later. You should reread your notes for each subject often, doing this by section. It is better to read your module notes and all other notes devoted to one section or topic, then move on to another. This is a good reason for keeping module and other notes together. Remember that you do not learn something merely by possessing it.
Hard work is required to learn something.
The importance of reading and rereading your notes cannot be over-stressed. If you think of this as meaning constant revision, then fine, just make sure you do it. This section has suggestions for studying effectively in study sessions for at least an hour. These sessions might include reading, notetaking, writing, organising or editing material, or listening to tapes. Concentrating during a lecture or while working with other people involves similar principles.