cornell method of note taking the Cornell Method or the Cornell Note-taking System is one of the most well-known ways to take notes. Using this system, you break down your notes into 3 sections.
The right-hand column provides a space for you to summarize the topic being discussed while you record key words and concepts in the column on the left. The summary section at the bottom will help you quickly review topics and boost your memory.
This method is beneficial as it encourages you to reflect on your study material while helping you to condense and organize your notes. You can see an example of how this can be applied to online note-taking below.