Name the lesson
Start with a clear title, subject, and chapter. Search will work better when your headings are consistent.
Study note guide
Take notes you can actually study from.
Good study notes are not a transcript. They are a compact system of headings, summaries, examples, mistakes, and review lists.
A simple study note structure
Use the same structure in every note so your brain knows where to look when exam week arrives.
Keep it short
Write the main idea in your own words. Short notes are easier to review than copied paragraphs.
End with a checklist
Add the concepts you need to revisit before a test, then turn them into your final study list.