Even non-fiction authors, research subject matter and use prepared notes. We are no different than authors. So, in the same way, you should use notes. Good notes are made in outline form. Then use your notes to study for your exam.
Students usually get very good grades in the course when they take good notes.
You will send your regular Lesson assignments to your instructor's e-mail. This is private. That is, no one other than the instructor reviews these answers. That is, your answers are open for comment by students working on or who have completed that particular Unit during a particular deadline. So, make certain that you know the difference between the two communication systems and when to use them.