These use the page more boldly and involve drawing connections on the page, and may include graphics. Make a start by turning the page from the usual portrait orientation to landscape , and write one or two main keywords in the middle of the page. Then note subsidiary points at the end of a line leading from the relevant keyword. And so on. Mental discipline Be aware of the strategies your mind uses to avoid hard work.
Lectures do of course transmit facts.
Their principal value is in giving you an insight into how you might approach a particular topic or field of study. Don t try to write down everything a lecturer says. Instead, try to understand what he or she says, and write down only what you consider most important. They generally start with an introductory presentation, sometimes by a student, sometimes by the tutor. Seminars help you to develop a range of useful transferable skills, including public speaking, responding to questions, and teamwork.