Taking notes is a skill, for one will have to understand if he is to boil down the main points into a few words. If you are listening to a lecture, you will have to learn to make notes and listen at the same time. It is helpful, if during your study period, you make a few notes as you make your review at the termination of your studying the subject for that day. A notebook may be used or a few cards may be preferred, A few notes made of the assignment during your study time will be a great time saver as you review for a quiz or a final examination. At the end of the semester or the end of the course, you will find no better way to review.
Most students prefer the loose-leaf notebook.
The size depends upon the individual. If one is fortunate enough to own, a typewriter, he may type his notes. If he types his notes made during a lecture, it will help to accent the lecture in his mind. If he types his notes made during his study time, it will emphasize them more and there is no question about rapidly reading them when it comes to reviewing. Make notes brief enough so as not to consume too much time.