Academic Note-taking online course

Description

Most academics view notes as peripheral to the work, but in reality, notes are to the work. In this course, you’ll engage with various types of academic note-taking, each tailored to structure thinking across different academic domains. You’ll grasp the purpose of these notes and how they deliberately shape your work. After completing the course, you’ll overcome the issue of scattered notes and thoughts. You’ll develop a note-taking system that extends your working and long-term memory, clearing mental space to focus on your career goals.

Additionally, the course introduces innovative academic note-taking techniques, blending traditional methods with digital tools for maximum efficiency. You will learn how to integrate note-taking into your daily academic routine, ensuring it becomes a natural and productive part of your workflow. The course also covers strategies for reviewing and organizing notes, turning them into actionable insights that advance your research and teaching. By the end of this course, you will not only master note-taking but also leverage it as a powerful tool for academic excellence and career advancement.

This course positions note-taking as a key component of knowledge work. It works best alongside courses on scheduling and information management. You will have direct access to the teacher in every lesson, as well as the opportunity to interact with other participants. For more details, please refer to the Course Introduction.