Taking Effective Notes Take notes in a form that is best suited to your learning style. Individuals learn in different ways. You need to work toward your learning style strengths and making your note form match this style can help you maximize this strength.
Verbal learners are individuals who learn by reading about things.
Visual learners are individuals who learn best when given visual representations, such as pictures and diagrams, of what they are to learn. They will disregard the instructions or manual and follow the diagram when putting that bicycle and computer together. They drive verbal learners nuts with this method. Aural learners are individuals who learn best when given oral directions. These learners will have someone read the directions to them while they put that bike or computer together.