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It's time to refine your note-taking skills! Preparing for a new school year can be both exciting and daunting, especially when it comes to organizing your notes. If you struggle with messy handwriting or keeping track of physical notes, Notion offers a centralized space perfect for taking digital notes. As the back-to-school season arrives, today, we’re diving into three creative methods to enhance your note-taking in Notion! Whether you're a visual learner or prefer structured notes, these tips will simplify your study process.
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Disclaimer & Prerequisites
I will be creating my note templates in NWR Virtual Study Cafe template. You can visit my store to download it or any notes database should suffice. Additionally, you will need Notion . You can also download it using the link provided below or on my website.
Cornell Inspired Note
What is Cornell Note:
The Cornell method is a note-taking strategy developed by education professor Walter Pauk. It consists of two main columns: the left side for cues/questions and the right side for detailed notes, with a summary area at the bottom.
In Notion, it is difficult to align these two sides effectively, which can be frustrating. But fear not! I'll guide you through a creative twist on the Cornell note-taking method using Notion's button feature for better organization. So without further of do, let’s begin!
Step 1: Create a New Template
Begin by creating a new notebook template. Click the arrow on the blue button labeled +New, then select +Template.Name your new notebook template.
Step 2: Add a Title Placeholder
Use /heading 1 to create a placeholder for your note title. You can also customize this title block with a background color to distinguish it further.
Step 3: Adding Buttons for Notes
Insert a button by typing /button, click on Add action, and select Insert blocks. Within this button, create three columns by typing /3 columns.
Step 4: Left Column Set-Up
In the left column, type /callout to create a callout block. This will be your placeholder for cue or questions.
Step 5: Middle Column Set-Up
Type /equation block to insert an equation block. Type in this command to create a vertical divider:
\color{color value or hex color code}\rule{5px}{150px}
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You can refer to our blog post for a compilation of color values or use a color hex picker! Also, make sure to adjust the width of the middle column.
Step 6: Right Column Set-Up
In the right column, insert a bullet point list to indicate this area is for your notes.
Step 7: Change Insert Block Attribute
Switch Insert block to Above block to stack the note in the right order. Click Done once finished.
Step 8: Create a Summary Block
Insert /quote at the bottom of the page to establish a placeholder for your summary.
Stel 9: Test it Out
And you're all set!
This unique Cornell note template not only enhances your organization skills but also adds a creative touch to your note-taking process. By using this method, you can ensure that your notes are neatly categorized, easy to navigate, and visually appealing :)
Conclusion
Thank you for reading this tutorial! If you found it helpful, be sure to check out shop for my beautiful templates, which I am confident enough to say are a game-changer
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