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Make It Click – Note-Taking

Learn how to take better notes and make studying less stressful! 📓 This guide from the NWACC Library supports our Make It Click: Note-Taking in 30 workshop. Explore easy, proven note-taking strategies for college students.

Capture with Note Apps

Use simple apps to capture clean, organized notes you can study later.

File-naming tip: Title notes as Course · Date · Topic (e.g., BIOL 1544 - 09/10 · Cell Membranes).

Record & Transcribe (with permission)

Create searchable text from lectures, but only if your instructor allows recording.

Always check your syllabus and ask for permission before recording.

  • Microsoft Teams transcripts — if enabled, review key moments and timestamps later.