Read and outline the chapter before going to class. Review previous text and lecture notes. Keep legible notes and use an outline form. Don't copy lecturer's words verbatim. If material wasn't covered in the lecture, find out why.
Review notes as soon as possible.
Ask questions if you don't understand or notes vague. Clarify notes by writing summaries. Survey current chapter for organization and topics. Read the text to answer your questions. Recite what you've just read.