Module 12/14 Blog 2

I don’t use any of the specific strategies Jenna presents, but some of my strategies are similar. I prefer to keep the original text clean and take notes. But I completely agree with her about keeping notes concise. I write down key concepts, and most definitions in my notes. But if I feel like I already have a grasp on the concept or term, I don’t see the need to write it down. I don’t find it helpful to write down as much about a simple concept I already have a relative understanding for, as opposed to a complicated and unfamiliar topic that I need to focus more on. Also trying to cap notes at a certain amount of space helps keep them concise (ideally a page) and helps me concentrate when I go back to the information later. I’d much prefer to have one page bursting with information, than ten pages with a small amount of information on each. Having to flip through multiple pages of a notebook is irritating for me while studying, and it helps to have a visual representation of the chapter I am reviewing, with all the information laid out before me. I did like one idea Jenna had, and that was writing down personalized terms in the index. I feel like that would be extremely helpful, especially if it is a book one references over and over again.