The Goal Text is what appears when you press F2 in the game. Check Primary Goal if you want to make the goal primary. The other thing is the Goal Complete option box. Use this when you want to complete a goal. Click Update to add your event.
Notes are very easy.
Add one to your conversation. In the window that comes up there is a text box called Note Text. Simply type in the text for your note into this. Skill Points 1. Add a Skill Points event.