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Posted by Lira on Sep-22-2008 20:10:

Writing in books / Memory tips

When you're studying, do you write notes and summaries in the book you're reading?

I used to avoid that because I hate it when I borrow a book from the library and it's full of notes and underlined paragraphs, but I'm afraid I may have to start doing that to the books I own. I've been reading quite a lot and I'm starting to forget whole books, so I thought writing notes next to the important paragraphs and highlighting the most important sentences could help me remember the stuff I don't want to forget. But, I didn't really want my books to look old and worn out =/

Got any tips to share? What do you usually do?

Posted by Frenchie on Sep-22-2008 20:12:

I have small post it notes like 1/3 the size of a regular sized one. I write on it, and stick it on the page ... usually beside the paragraph that I'm taking notes from.

Posted by winston on Sep-22-2008 20:18:

i draw pictures of dicks.

Posted by Yohan on Sep-22-2008 20:21:

Re: Writing in books / Memory tips

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
When you're studying, do you write notes and summaries in the book you're reading?

I used to avoid that because I hate it when I borrow a book from the library and it's full of notes and underlined paragraphs, but I'm afraid I may have to start doing that to the books I own. I've been reading quite a lot and I'm starting to forget whole books, so I thought writing notes next to the important paragraphs and highlighting the most important sentences could help me remember the stuff I don't want to forget. But, I didn't really want my books to look old and worn out =/

Got any tips to share? What do you usually do?

I write notes for books like I'd write for a lecture, rewriting the important stuff in my own words.

Posted by winston on Sep-22-2008 20:21:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
I have small post it notes like 1/3 the size of a regular sized one. I write on it, and stick it on the page ... usually beside the paragraph that I'm taking notes from.



if you are a man in this day and age and you use 'multi-colored-post-it's' ...

well,

consider yourself hopeless

cheers,

B.W

Posted by Frenchie on Sep-22-2008 20:23:

If you're a man in this day and age and you actually care what your post-it looks like....you're pretty hopeless or pathetic.

Posted by SuspicionVandit on Sep-22-2008 20:26:

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Posted by Silky Johnson on Sep-22-2008 20:28:

Not IN the book I'm reading, but I definitely make notes/summaries of the pertinent information. On top of that our course packs are full of exercises and test questions, and I always do those as well as the stuff in the study guides.

/keener



edit: Oh I thought we were talking about school. Way to read the whole post, Jenn. Lol.

Posted by l�cid on Sep-22-2008 20:29:

i carry a small notebook with me.

Posted by winston on Sep-22-2008 20:31:

i write stuff on my cellphone, i actually use post-its. but my point is...

invest in a notepad, portable device, multi-purpose phone and you will save yourself the hassle of dealing with pens and paper as a whole.

ever heard of the 'paperless' office?

Posted by Lira on Sep-22-2008 20:31:

quote:
Originally posted by jennypie
Not IN the book I'm reading, but I definitely make notes/summaries of the pertinent information. On top of that our course packs are full of exercises and test questions, and I always do those as well as the stuff in the study guides.

/keener



edit: Oh I thought we were talking about school. Way to read the whole post, Jenn. Lol.

It's all right, Jenny - Most of the stuff I read is for school

Posted by winston on Sep-22-2008 20:33:

and as a matter of fact i do care how my post-its look like because they have to match my shirt, pants and fucking underwear.

Posted by BoReD365247 on Sep-22-2008 20:36:

I used to hate writing anything in a book as I liked books to be pristine and perfect, but I had to get over it for the sake of convenience and time-saving.

I usually highlight important parts and if need be I'll summarize the paragraph with a couple of words in the margin just to trigger my memory as far as what was discussed. (I get a little ridiculous with the highlighter sometimes, especially if I'm sleepy)

I know some people that book brief by using different colors of highlighters and stuff for different types of information, but I'm not that extreme/dedicated (law school).

Posted by l�cid on Sep-22-2008 20:37:

there are few things that i refuse to go "paperless" with... but reading books and taking notes are at the top of the list.

Posted by Silky Johnson on Sep-22-2008 20:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
It's all right, Jenny - Most of the stuff I read is for school




Ah ok, heh. But really, I have a good memory for stuff like that. I always remember exactly where to find the passage I'm looking for or where that good tidbit of info was. And as for actually retaining it, I'd say I keep about 70% just from reading alone. Definitely helps to ingrain it in my mind by making my own notes though.


Otherwise, those Post-it sticky tab page marker things are great.

Posted by bas on Sep-22-2008 20:39:

quote:
Originally posted by SuspicionVandit
Use a macbook pro to take your notes. The 2 cores are essential to taking appropriate notes.



The Macbook pro will replace pencil and paper within the decade.

I always enjoy your posts.

Just fyi.

Also, if Frenchie was a man then something would be very wrong with a lot of things

Posted by kadomony on Sep-23-2008 01:28:

quote:
Originally posted by bas
I always enjoy your posts.

Just fyi.

Also, if Frenchie was a man then something would be very wrong with a lot of things


I touched her penis once

Posted by Project-K on Sep-23-2008 01:33:

I don't do it because I always resell my books after I'm done with them.

Posted by chimera66 on Sep-23-2008 02:33:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
I have small post it notes like 1/3 the size of a regular sized one. I write on it, and stick it on the page ... usually beside the paragraph that I'm taking notes from.



me too but i write really little on them what the particular section is about. keeps your books neat and clean.

Posted by MrJiveBoJingles on Sep-23-2008 02:34:

Snorfeldooselmas.

Posted by Lomeli on Sep-23-2008 02:47:

quote:
Originally posted by diggerz
i draw pictures of dicks.


that made me LOL, haha.

Posted by TranceGiant on Sep-23-2008 17:16:

Light pens. Up to 6 different colors on one page. No real system as to what color symbolizes what level of importance or carries what meaning, just an intutitive change mostly in accordance with syntax and paragraph structure. My eyes would somehow photocopy this specific image of colors which made memorizing much easier.

Posted by Lira on Sep-23-2008 20:35:

Good ideas

Regarding post-its, I tried using them once, but as stupid as it may sound, I've always wondered... how do you avoid placing the post-it on the text? I tried putting them on the edges of the page, but I lost all my notes after carrying the book around for a while.

I do have my own ~paperless~ office, so to speak. I use WikiPad (a personal Wiki), and even developed my very own digital library (although I eventually uploaded it all to a private Google site)... but the results haven't been that great.

I eventually gave in, and bought a couple of light pens yesterday, though. I hope they can help me in the long run. I will not resell these books anyway (I guess), so I will just use them the best way I can


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