Why? Because there is no structure! To outline notes on everything and anything will make it difficult to find points of interest or specific thoughts. Although thorough, this method can be problematic when you come to review your notes again.

Many people will start scribbling down whatever they think is important. “If I have done great things it’s because I was standing in the closet of smart men taking notes and then publishing their ideas as my own.” - Isaac Newton Note-taking also enhances learning ( 1) and helps us make connections between topics.īut what if the note-taking format you use makes a big difference in how useful your notes are? For example, note-taking is also important because it helps to ensure we’re actively listening rather than wandering off elsewhere with our thoughts. However, our flawed memories are not the only reason why note-taking is important. Our memories don’t allow us to remember every detail of information we read or are told – so it’s important to outline notes.

Otter notes review