Cornell notes

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A note-taking method where a sheet of paper is divided into three sections: one for questions (taking a left half of the sheet), one for notes related to the question (taking a right half), and one for a summary of the page (taking up a bottom section). plural, plural-only

    "Your notes must follow the Cornell notes format."

  2. 2
    Notes taken using this method. plural, plural-only

    "Taking Cornell notes is a real pain because I have to draw the lines on the paper every time."

Example

More examples

"Your notes must follow the Cornell notes format."

Etymology

The method was devised by a professor at Cornell University.