{"id":352,"date":"2020-09-29T16:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/academic-skills\/?p=352"},"modified":"2026-04-28T15:08:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:08:42","slug":"taking-notes-in-panopto-lectures-2-choose-your-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/academic-and-employability-skills\/2020\/09\/29\/taking-notes-in-panopto-lectures-2-choose-your-method\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting the most out of Panopto lectures 2: note-taking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choices, choices...<\/h3>\n

There are a few options when it comes to taking notes in lectures, and in the end you should select whichever method you prefer. However, it's worth experimenting as you might surprise yourself and find a new approach that works even better for you. Or you might adapt a couple of methods and create your own custom hybrid version.<\/p>\n

So here are three methods to consider.<\/p>\n

Linear notes<\/h3>\n

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Linear method can work if the information is fairly logical and follows a straight progression. However, lectures, just like life, sometimes don't work like that. Lecturers can digress, go off topic or present 'scattergun' information that may be difficult to capture in a logical line.<\/p>\n

It's vital therefore that if you're using this method, you know exactly what it is you're looking for and need to capture. That will come down to the focus of your studies, your research, assignment or coursework.<\/p>\n

Cornell method (adapted)<\/h3>\n

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The Cornell method\u00a0(or adapted variations) is probably one of the most effective methods of taking notes, in lectures and also when reading.<\/p>\n

The page is divided up as follows:<\/p>\n