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• Subtopic: Preparing Before Class Prepare before class by reviewing notes from the last session and looking through the chapter to understand the basic idea of the upcoming class. This preparation may take 20-30 minutes but makes a huge difference. • Subtopic: Note-Taking Strategies When in doubt, write it down. However, don't write everything—focus on main points and main ideas. Don't spend too long deciding if you should write something down. Thin your notes by leaving out unnecessary words and using abbreviations. Include a key for specific lecture abbreviations. For example, in a lecture about King Henry VIII, instead of writing his name each time, make a note: King Henry VIII = 8. If that could be confused with King Henry VII, abbreviate it as: King Henry VIII = 8. • Subtopic: Understanding Your Professor Know your professor and use the note-taking method that will best help you with their particular lectures. A more organized professor works well with the Cornell style. Use a note-taking method for visual learners if the professor jumps around and returns to previous points. Show the professor your notes after the first lecture and ask if you are capturing the main poin...