<p>Going to 'LA this fall as freshmeat...anyways i've never typed notes before, but in order to learn the most, should you type or hand write your notes? I can type fast so i'm not worried about missing anything...however ppl tell me that when u write notes, u retain it better. what do u think?</p>
<p>i prefer hand writing. something about that makes it stick better.</p>
<p>disadvantages are if your prof talks really fast because they're going through slides, in which case, print out the slides ahead of time and write on those.</p>
<p>computers = internet (in most places), or at the very least solitaire, so it can be distracting. but really, whatever you prefer/are most comfortable with is what will probably help you the most.</p>
<p>highly recommend hand writing for your south campus classes.</p>
<p>you might gain some speed with a computer for north campus (history, english, etc.)</p>
<p>Typing for north campus, writing for south campus. Or just get a tablet PC.</p>
<p>the computer distracts me. haha
but yeah, hand writing for south campus.</p>
<p>you can find a bunch of links online about note-taking and other academic skills at Helpful</a> Study Skills Links</p>
<p>South Campus- All Handwritten.
North Campus- Handwrite in class, type after class. My handwriting is horrible and there's no way I'm going to understand a page of scribbling 10 weeks later.</p>
<p>what type of classes are on south campus and what type are on north??</p>
<p>science= south, non-science=north</p>
<p>is there any other particular reason why science and math should be written other then it get retained betta...
also why should i type notes for north campus?
i really wanted to type notes but now u guys changed my mind</p>
<p>equations, diagrams, etc</p>
<p>I think it's a great idea to handwrite in class and type up afterward. I tend to abbreviate a lot and scribble symbols and stuff that I won't understand later, so typing it up and having time to be neat is good for when the time comes to review notes. Plus, this gives me an opportunity to review what I've just learned and see if I really understand it or if I need more study or clarification. That said, it's double the work and requires dedication to study.</p>
<p>Hand write them in abbreviated form and then type them out after as you are reviewing.</p>
<p>hmmm, well both have drawbacks. Handwritten = less legible but typewritten i can't do arrows diagrams etc. which i like using. Kinda solved htat brining wacom tablet to class for a while, but it's unwieldy and not much space. Also get distracted more.
Writing on powerpoints i think is best.</p>
<p>Hand write, if you want them typed, buy them.</p>
<p>North Campus- Handwrite in class, type after class. My handwriting is horrible and there's no way I'm going to understand a page of scribbling 10 weeks later.</p>
<p>this takes way.... too long...................
then again, i wrote almost everything yeah............</p>
<p>When I take North Campus classes that give out ppt slides online, I copy the notes into Word. Of course, I have to edit for formatting, and that way I'm forced to review the notes before class. And then I print and take more notes on them.</p>
<p>hmmmm its more imp 4 lower divs to do pinks process... ive found upper div n campus classes.... to be less demanding 4 notetaking when its more discussion based or.... theyre just papers... btw i hate memorization and stupid lower div exams. . . id write papers all day tbh</p>
<p>^ when did emm start typing like a no0b?</p>
<p>Typing, I find, is very susceptible to one's mood. Sometimes you're like, **** proper punctuation and spelling and grammar. </p>
<p>Also, Emm, you're strange. DNW @ writing papers all day.</p>