There are several techniques for making notes work for you. Most of them are variations of placement of information on a page. For example, the Cornell Method divides the page into thirds, with the left third being used for key words or questions, and the right two-thirds for details.
Mind mapping makes use of the page in a somewhat different way.
No matter which method you use, linking the ideas together is the key. Making notes that work for you is important, so knowing how you learn can be just as important as what you learn. For more information on notetaking techniques, see Dr. Haynes in the Learning Support Services office.