The Cornell system for taking notes is designed to save time but yet be highly
 efficient. There is no rewriting or retyping of your notes. It is a "DO IT RIGHT IN THE
 FIRST PLACE" system.

 1. First Step - PREPARATION

 Use a large, loose-leaf notebook. Use only one side of the paper. (you then can
 lay your notes out to see the direction of a lecture.) Draw a vertical line 2 1/2
 inches from the left side of you paper. This is the recall column. Notes will be
 taken to the right of this margin. Later key words or phrases can be written in
 the recall column.

 2. Second Step - DURING THE LECTURE

 Record notes in paragraph form. Capture general ideas, not illustrative ideas.
 Skip lines to show end of ideas or thoughts. Using abbreviations will save time.
 Write legibly.

 3. Third Step - AFTER THE LECTURE

 Read through your notes and make it more legible if necessary. Now use the
 column. Jot down ideas or key words which give you the idea of the lecture.
 (REDUCE) You will have to reread the lecturer's ideas and reflect in your own
 words. Cover up the right-hand portion of your notes and recite the general
 ideas and concepts of the lecture. Overlap your notes showing only recall
 columns and you have your review.