LECTURES: preparing lectures, taking notes & revising - study tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2024
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In this video I am going to show you how I prepare my lectures, how I take notes during the lecture and how I revise my lectures notes. Lectures are important to keep track of because it makes studying for your exams a lot easier. In this video I show you my method and give lots of tips and tricks!
I am very sorry for not posting any videos so long. I was supposed to upload this video last Friday, but I had a lot of technical problems with my editing program. Today is finally the day I am able to upload this video!
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I tried these tips out before my morning lecture today and you were so right!! I understood the material SO MUCH BETTER
Elizabeth Liu ahh so nice to hear 😊 I just love it when my tips actually help people ❤️
WaysToStudy i love your channel, your tips are so useful and i've been doing much better at university because of you! Im a university student in the states hoping to apply for a law degree as well :) i also found that i've been saving a lot of time by your tips too so thank you, you've been a life saver
So sweet! Glad that my tips help you !!
so cool that they worked!
Elizabeth Liu, this is actually such a good idea! I always love how good your videos are and I can already tell that you are a hard worker! Also your handwriting is so neat! I also love taking notes within my computer! Keep up the good work ❤️
I don't know how people can write notes on their laptop at all. I have done it before but I don't remember anything!! Writing on paper is so much easier and re-writing my notes in my notebook really does help after the lecture also re'watching the lecture
my writing is terrible and I can't get used to acronym yet so laptop writing is making itnsuper easy to follow and not loose content.
BUT its not with the laptop I will study I will rewrite and reorganize on paper tonfit my study style
Some of us don’t have time to write notes let alone rewriting it LMAO
Rewriting notes is the best way to waste time
Jon Snow [Aegon Targaryen] personally i feel like rewriting notes helps me study and take in the information again
The best way to remember and to study is your own way. If writing your notes is best, then do it. If typing on your laptop is best, then do it. Choose the method that suits you. The only important thing is to understand the lecture ☺
One thing i do is get the powerpoint up (my lecturers usually upload the powerpoints)and then edit it, there is a note taking section under the powerpoints where i type for that specific slide. If they have anything else, i usually take a picture on ym phone and then go over it at home
Big tip: Handwrite really fast, then type it ASAP after class. You don't have to worry about handwriting, it can be messy but you'll still remember what you wrote, and the best part is you're reviewing. I barely studied because of this.
Thank u for the idea, so I should do it after I reach from school directly? I come at 15:45 from school, I take a shower and until 17:00 i need to cook, will this still work if I rewrite the notes after 5-8 hours? Or should I rewrite them at school in my lunch break those notes from 8 to 11:30?
Anytime during the same day worked for me :) so whenever is easier for you. Even the day after, it'll be a little fresh. But try to get it done asap.
I actually do the opposite of this! I can type really fast on my computer without effort so it helps me get down more information during the lecture. Afterwards, I handwrite my notes which helps me pick out the main ideas and discard anything that may not be as important. Either way, reviewing your notes will help you! :)
If you learn to type then it would be more efficient if you typed the notes and then wrote them down on paper after. Seeing as you are able to type a lot faster than you can write
What does ASAP means? Please tell me, I'm pretty stupid.
Can you make a video on just HIGHLIGHTING ; like how you color coordinate , how do you know what to highlight , so you're not over highlighting or not highlighting enough . I have the Mildliner Zebra highlighters which I love , but I need ways and advice on highlighting because I tend to highlight TOO much or not enough .
IMO there is not too much or not enough, it's up to you ! My class neighbor highlights everything in one colour and personally I highlight a little but with five different colours ! I hate her method and she hates mine but we like our 😂
juliette212121 shut up!!
@@LivingForThis hahahahaha
There's a lot of ways of highlighting. You can start by choosing a few colors (let's say green, blue and purple), and give each one of them a "rol", for example, blue to highlight dates, green for key words and purple for important names. That makes studying a lot easier as you can clearly see every single one of them with their meanings.
I love to re-write my notes, but condensed. My final notes are usually half the length or even less than my original notes. It helps me cut out the 'crap' from the original and condense into trigger words. I think it helps me solidify my learning
I personally like to rewrite my notes! If I just read my notes, then my mind wanders and I do not retain any information. Writing something down multiple times helps it stick in my mind. Plus I find writing relaxing but that is just me 😄
Girl SAAME!!. I Made so many bio flowcharts and stuck them to my wall, and made notes notebooks!
I hate that nowadays everything Is online. I miss turning in written assignments. The satisfaction is something else
i think it's more time consuming when you do handwriting in college; handwriting is better when you're in high school or middle schooler.
@Samantha Regis hahah I know.. that comment was pre-covid! im thankful we can still continue of lives online atm. hope you are safe!
Damn 💔
Wow, I have a 2 hour travel as well to uni, it's so inspiring to know that there is someone struggling with the same issue and who still is really really motivated.
For the theory portions of my courses (I'm studying accounting), I like to handwrite my lecture notes and then retype my notes out when I get home. I find that I'm able to make more connections and understand my notes better because re-writing or retyping is reviewing.
I'm just finishing up my first year of highschool and it's been a mess where my grades are concerned but your videos have really motivated me to just sit down and study and be disciplined so thank you for that! :)
For those of you saying rewriting lecture notes helps with memorization - yes, that may be the case but spending study time rewriting notes is still different from spending time actively recalling what you have learned. When you rewrite notes, you tell yourself you remember the material better than you have in actuality since you will only remember if you have written something down, but what if you come across questions that combine different concepts? Will you remember writing that down before? No, because you would have never written it down before. In summary, spend less time having fun rewriting notes (I'll admit I enjoy it but know it doesn't help much now) and spend more time rereading and TESTING yourself to see if you can remember and apply concepts correctly. -From a fellow uni student
I guess different methods work for different people... I'm one person who usually just rewrites her notes once or twice, but I rarely read them after, and still manage to get excellent grades at Uni, even when the questions combine different topics, or are more of an applied case question... Meanwhile, my classmates who just read it never get to understand the material like I do, because they just read it but when I rewrite my notes I usually research further online on each subject, watch videos and complement my notes. The testing thing is the key point actually. I've always made mock exams for myself since I was in elementary school, and they seem to work really good.
You are both right - the important part to studying is called chunking. to have information as a chunk you need to both understand it, and then be able to actively recall it.
rewriting (in some ways - I.e rewriting it clearly and filling in gaps or parts you missed the first time) is great to help you understand, but is useless if you never practice recalling it - via self testing, flash cards, mini exams like the commenter above me does
likewise, just remembering something without understanding it doesn't give you a chunk.
when you have built up these chunks, then you can very easily apply them and use them with eachother, which it sounds like the person above me does very well :)
I am so glad my best friend is a very motivated person. I always sit beside her and when I see her marking her textbook and taking notes, I feel like doing the same.
Can you please make a video on
"How to study for a subject you don't like/ have trouble understanding"
I can pay full of attention to lecture but after class, going home, I feel can't remember anything the material :(
Afadh Akbar Then rewatch it?
ya this happens to may people if you are in college or university you can make a voice recording because some teachers may not allow to take photo or video of lectures
you should write notes so that after lectures you can revise them!And it will also help during exams! notes are great!after lectures you can also read textbook and maybe you remember the topics taught!TRY THIS OUT
AGR what? How? We can’t rewind time
@@whosnav I think they probably meant to watch a recording of said lecture
I do actually re-write my notes since it helps me studying a "second time" and I can add some information about a topic in the same place. The other tips helped me a lot ♥
yay another video!!! I live for them. ❤️❤️❤️
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OMG Finally! I live two hours away from my university too. Someone understands my pain 💔 I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, you motivate me so much
WaysToStudy I love your channel because it helps me in studying. Because of you I change, if in the past I hate studying but now I think I can't procastinate anymore💖
I watch this video at the beginning of every semester, recommended to many friends. Very useful.
Thank you for posting your lecture study techniques.
I have recently been diagnosed as Dyslexia (my struggles are memory and comprehension) so I am looking for new ways to prepare for my University lectures and reviewing. And I am a kinesthetic/tactile learner first then visual learner. I remember and comprehend in pictures and/or experiences I have had.
Your techniques are somewhat helpful but mostly the structure of what you do is insightful. It made me think of the ways I learn and how to structure them using this format. :)
Thanks a lot. You have no idea how your videos help and motivate me throughout. I literally wasted my last session and I was so worried as this is the most important year of my life. I want to utilise it efficiently and this will certainly help me. My new session starts in April.
I'm a first year med student and have realised that I need to drastically change the way I study as the volume is CRAZY. This video was super helpful and gave me a few ideas on new study methods! thank you so much x
Hey! I'm interested in the medical field. It's been a year since your comment. How are your studies doing?
Oh my god thank you!!! This is super simple but I feel like it’ll be effective!! I’m not someone who can get all color crazy during the lecture while taking notes and I also have a hard time with paying attention.
omagod thanks for the collaboration I was waiting for itv
Can you make about how you get work done when you are sick?
Behesht Khoja yes pls !! can we get a video on that ?
Behesht Khoja yes that would help a lot! Because when I am sick, I really don't want to be behind on school work and homework. I especially don't want to miss lectures. I generally just summarize the power point that my teacher provides on his web sight, but I still would really appreciate the video if that would be possible 😀
Behesht Khoja there is a video about that on studyign
Behesht Khoja When you're sick I don't think studying is the right thing to do. But if you really need to get something done, don't study for too long, take longer breaks and drink water so you keep hydrated
Behesht Khoja hello fellow army
I so agree with your 3 tips to stay awake during lectures. especially on mentality! it's all about how you take it. I currently have full day classes on every sats, 9am to 2pm, and then 3-6pm. trust me its tiring buy its all the mentality.
you and mariana's study corner have the best study tips and I love both of you💜
Thus video was literally help full for me and thankyou for making such kinds of inspirational and helpful videos for students like us !!
Awesome advice, thanks as always :D Please keep up the wonderful work!
Omg needed this thank you so much for uploading ❤❤❤
I used to be so bitter about taking notes, and now I'm not anymore! This is a video we didn't deserve, but needed.
Oh my goddddd you are so so so right about not rewriting notes! I watched so many vids telling to rewrite so i did but i do realized that i remembered the ugly jots i jotted in class rather than the pretty coloured rewrite notes. NOW IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE THANKKK YOU SOSOSOSOSO MUVH
As a library science student I cry every time I see a study vlogger highlight a book. Oh... the pain.
Iana why?
Same, it’s literal agony
I’m pretty sure those are her own books. She’s payed for them so she can do what she wants with them
@@nothingreal7137 I understand what Iana meant. 😊 It's not that we think that those aren't her books or that she shouldn't do it. It just very painful to see someone draw in a pristine book, because they're just... Sacred, ya know? It's like you buy a whiteboard and then write on it with permanent markers. It's not a problem - it's your stuff. But it's painful to watch anyway. 😊
No hate ❤️
I love both you and Marianas vids you guys have saved my grades thank you💖💖💖💖👑
Great video! I look forward to your weekly posts😊
Really enjoyed this video! I think you really hit hard what students need to do to really make the most out of their lecture!
Thank you :)
This Chanel and Mariana's are my favorites for study so I'm so excited for this collaboration 😱😱😱 You two inspire me a lot and both videos were incredible helpful for me. 💕 Thank you.
P.D. If anyone notes a mistake in my English, please correct me 😉 Jaja.
🤗Saludos desde México 🇲🇽 👋🏽
0K, thank you :)
My two favorite studyspos 😍😍
This seems really helpful... I am going to try this method out
Dats such an awesome video!! Thanks, it helps a lot
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!
I found these tips very helpful, thank you!
This was so helpful, thank you!
that was really great.
good luck!!
i am really exicited for your new video
Shout out from NZ, BCom/LLB student as well! :)
thanks for the video really helps!
Thank you... It was really worth it for watching....
Thanks for the tips!
completely agree with you! rewriting notes and generally writing them instead of typing into the PC is soooo demanding, time consuming and contra-productive, it sucks all the energy and none is left for the actual memorizing of the information haha :-)
rewriting my notes helps me remember and learn the topic better but i love the other tips in the video :)
Omg thank you you helped me so much
always helpful.
This is really helpful and a great video! I have an oral presentation coming up on Friday and I'm so nervous because I don't speak loud enough for them to hear me and all eyes will be on me.
Cut3ACraft good luck!! What I always like to keep in mind is that the people in the classroom don't care about your presentation and as long as you don't do anything extremely weird, they will forget everything within 10 minutes. That always calms me and gives me confidence to do my best!
Awesome.very inspirational
very good video👍💞. thank you , you help me a lot!😘
i love your video's so much! i'm also Dutch by the way
I like that when I write notes, I tend to write messy and if I have time at home or over the weekend I like to re-write my notes if they’re too messy and if there is a upcoming test it would be a good revision tip.
I do that too
I completely understand what you were saying about not havibg that overview of the lecture once you re write your notes, but personally for me If I don't, i will never go back and look at my typed notes. The only time I actually studied and remembered was when i re wrote my notes neatly in a notebook or on flash cards. When I type notes im just mindlessly copying, but when i re write them at home i take the time to soak in the info. It honestly depends on what class for me
you have to travel two hours? woah, talk about dedication. I'm finishing high school next year and I'll be doing European studies in Den Haag. I have to travel an hour and a half for that, rip me.
Hi! So I've been watching your channel for a while now and I admire the way you study I wish I could be like you! And I love your handwriting! Could you make a handwriting video, like how to make your kind of handwrite? thx ❤
Your videos are fab ❤
can you make a video on how to stay motivated? btw i love all of your video! 💕💕💕
आप बहुत अच्छी video बनाती है।
This is so helpful
Erg leuke en handige video dankje :)
take a drink everytime she says lecture
Boom, alcohol poisoning
The hospitals will be full to capacity.
Je doet het zo fantastisch! Je kanaal zal nog zeer groot worden, België is trots op je! 😍
I missed your videos
Lol I almost wanted to haha. I spent 4 hours on editing twice and my laptop just didn't save them. Glad it worked the third time ☺️
Woah, 4 hours! That's a lot! Thanks for your hard work :D Good luck on making new videos ;3
Thease tips were so useful
mariana is loveeee n you tooo!!!!
Rose love your video :) so much i think i live for them if you guys are big fan of ways to study like
So off topic but... I LOVE your watch. :D Also, this video was extremely helpful!
when I was in high school, I always have to rewrote my note because I wrote so fast in the class ...my handwriting look so bad, but u re right. I can't really remember what I wrote like when I did it in class because I only copy paste it in my book
this is so helpful, thankyou very much!!!
I love this video
I love your video
how do u make up for so much time lost in travelling???
Omg i love your videos 😍😍😍😍
Hi! I have a question. How long do you usually 'have fun' in a day? (including taking a break from studies and watching netflix) Thanks for replying in advance! I LOVE your videos :)
Chelle hi, tbh I don't know, i don't keep track on that, especially because i multitask a lot ( for example facetiming with my boyfriend while sending emails or annotating notes)
I like to type my notes out in class because I find it difficult to write down everything I want to but I can do it faster and get down more by typing. But at the end of the day or during a free period I'll write out my notes in my copy. This way my notes are easier to read (because I find it difficult to read off a screen) plus I'm doing a bit or revision (studies show that students who even just reread their notes are more likely to remember things)
This video was very informative, but I don’t think it is a bad idea to rewrite your notes later on and it will not “destroy” the thought process you had when first taking the notes in class. Actually it can help you remember what you discussed in class and rewriting has been proven to help improve your memory on what you’re trying to learn. Just thought I would put that out there.... thank you for sharing your tips✌🏼
that quote was based on a research actually but if it is helpful to you, you should do it :)
Gd job superb
Whenever I actually type my notes on my laptop it would take me an hour and a half to make 4 or 6 paragraphs😂 I prefer writing it unlike typing it bc I pretty much forget all of the materials and distract me a lot
YOU ARE right ! same happens with me!
Thank you for the great videos!Can you give some suggestion about how to make a paper for publishing in short time like one or two weeks?Im strangling in this and so stressful for making paper.
I love your videos
Can you please make a video about how to stay motivated and how to concentrate when studying
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I'm always amazed how fast people can make graphs so quickly on their laptops, like how?
Hi! I am new to your channel and has been loving your tips so far. Can you possibly make an article of this video on your website? :)
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Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo elle est super !!
Hi I love ur videos.
Great
Another tip to not fall asleep during lectures - very minty mints or chewing gum to help clear your head.
I don't even know what I'm going to study next year (failed 1st year of filmschool and to much credits on the topic I failed to do it again...) but I'm watching this anyway haha
I'm a visual learner!!😊
Your accent makes you sound like Sandy from Daria. Its so cool!
Omg you're the second one to tell me that haha. I love Daria, it's such an iconic show!!