Organizing and Taking Notes

Organizing and Taking Notes Register Help Remember Me?   What's New Today's Posts Forum Actions Mark Forums Read Advanced Search Forum General General Certification Organizing and Taking Notes + Reply to Thread Results 1 to 17 of 17 Thread: Organizing and Taking Notes Thread Tools Show Printable Version Subscribe to this Thread… elderkai Entertainment Junkie   Join Date May 2012 Location WV Posts 235 Certifications CCENT, CCNA 12-01-2013 11:01 PM #1 Organizing and Taking Notes What tools and methods do you guys use to get the most out of taking notes? How do you take notes? Do you file them away in any particular manner? What is your workflow like when studying for exams?aim: misterlinoxfreenode: codeyfrequent: #packetpushers and #linuxdistrocommunity---reading: ROUTE OCG; chapter: Late EIGRP Quote   Login/register to remove this advertisement. netsysllc Senior Member Join Date Apr 2012 Location Sahuarita AZ Posts 266 Certifications 70-642, 70-680, A+, Network +, Security +, MCSA 12-01-2013 11:31 PM #2 Create a workbook in OneNote and make pages for different sections, save it to skydrive and you can open it from almost any device. Quote   elderkai Entertainment Junkie Join Date May 2012 Location WV Posts 235 Certifications CCENT, CCNA 12-01-2013 11:46 PM #3 Is OneNote free?aim: misterlinoxfreenode: codeyfrequent: #packetpushers and #linuxdistrocommunity---reading: ROUTE OCG; chapter: Late EIGRP Quote   netsysllc Senior Member Join Date Apr 2012 Location Sahuarita AZ Posts 266 Certifications 70-642, 70-680, A+, Network +, Security +, MCSA 12-02-2013 12:44 AM #4 The full blown program comes with MS office and office 365 subscription. There is a free app version for windows phone, windows 8, android and iOS with no limitations. Some people use Evernote instead, I prefer OneNote though. Quote   Expect Member Join Date Jul 2013 Posts 56 Certifications LPIC-3, RHCE 12-02-2013 06:27 AM #5 just use Evernote Quote   Bokeh Senior Member Join Date Aug 2008 Location St. Paul, MN Posts 1,372 Certifications Wireless#, CWTS 12-02-2013 08:58 AM #6 I saw the tv commercial, and wonder if anyone ever tried using "Dragon Naturally Speaking" to compile their notes? Quote   dave330i IT n00b Join Date May 2011 Location NoVA Posts 1,209 Certifications VCAP5-DCD/DCA, VCAP-CID/DTD, VCP4, Security+, MCTS-640, EMCISA, ITILv3 Foundation 12-02-2013 01:26 PM #7 You remember things better if you write it out by hand vs. typing it on keyboard.2013 Certification Goals: VCAP5-DCA (Done); VCP-Cloud (Done); VCAP-CID (Done); VCAP-DTD (Done); VCDX (Failed!)Currently reading: Editing my VCDX docs for a 2nd attempt. Quote   elderkai Entertainment Junkie Join Date May 2012 Location WV Posts 235 Certifications CCENT, CCNA 12-02-2013 01:58 PM #8 I think I found a method that's good for me. I'm going to write it all out and then maybe retype it into evernote. Generally, I try to do as little typing as I can at home, though.aim: misterlinoxfreenode: codeyfrequent: #packetpushers and #linuxdistrocommunity---reading: ROUTE OCG; chapter: Late EIGRP Quote   CarlSaiyed Achieve excellence daily Join Date May 2012 Location Washington State Posts 713 Certifications CCNA, CCENT, Security+, CIW JavaScript Specialist, WFA, A+, MTA DB, Soft Dev, Web Dev, 70-461 12-02-2013 04:41 PM #9 Originally Posted by netsysllc Create a workbook in OneNote and make pages for different sections, save it to skydrive and you can open it from almost any device. X2 +1 repExperience is earned. Quote   Shdwmage Member Join Date Oct 2013 Location Michigan Posts 54 Certifications A+ (2001) Net+ (2001) 70-680 (2013) 12-02-2013 07:26 PM #10 If I don't physically write it down I am terrible at remembering it. I can type 110+ WPM and not really even pay attention to what I am putting down. I force myself to write my notes down on a notepad and then just recently I've started copying them to flash cards for quick and easy review. I may need to figure out a method to type and print flash cards though, my handwriting is atrocious and the people I have question me on them don't always know what the cards themselves say. Quote   Roguetadhg Matrix(Config)# Join Date Jan 2012 Location SC Posts 2,377 Certifications #Cisco: NA #CompTIA: A.N.S 12-02-2013 07:36 PM #11 OneNote is really bloody awesome, coupled with the online save. If you've ever formatted and realized "Ah shoot, my notes?!", the online save is a big deal.I've been meaning to get a little tablet to write within OneNote though to write things, instead of typing.Last edited by Roguetadhg; 12-02-2013 at 07:48 PM.In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. Pictures: Office / LabTE Threads: How to study for the CCENT/CCNA, Introduction to Cisco Exams Quote   netsysllc Senior Member Join Date Apr 2012 Location Sahuarita AZ Posts 266 Certifications 70-642, 70-680, A+, Network +, Security +, MCSA 12-03-2013 05:12 AM #12 I use my Surface Pro with the digitizer pen all the time to write out notes or draw diagrams in One Note. One Note has some great OCR capabilities as well. Quote   jvrlopez Senior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Posts 225 Certifications CCNA, CEH v7, Sec+, Net+ 12-03-2013 06:14 AM #13 The only time I take notes on a computer is when I want to make a cram/reference sheet that is easy to glance over and recall certain things (usually acronyms, metrics, and tables).If I'm studying a concept, idea, or technology, I'll write my notes in pencil in the margins of the pages in the books I'm using. This helps me to remember the concept and recall what I thought was important enough to note, all the while having the text to reference.If I try and hand write notes in a spiral or on paper, they'll get disorganized and lost. I'll also tend to start doodling and get messy and distracted.At the end of each chapter, I get a sticky and write down what I feel like I should review again. I place this as a bookmark for the chapter and have it set up so I can see what I need to review without having to open the book entirely.Last edited by jvrlopez; 12-03-2013 at 06:20 AM."When ye are prepared for a thing, the opportunity to use it presents itself..." Quote   FloOz Network Engineer Join Date Dec 2011 Posts 1,183 Certifications B.S. CSIT; CompTIA A+, Network+; CCENT, CCNA, 12-03-2013 12:07 PM #14 I have been using evernote for the past year and it has been great! Onenote is also an alternative, I believe you can buy in from Microsoft for 50 bucks2013 Certification Goals: CCNA(pass-2/13); CCNP R(pass-7/13),S(pass-11/13),T"Sleep is for those who are broke. I don't sleep. I have an opportunity to make a dream a reality.""When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breath then you'll be successful""There is nothing cooler than being proud of the things you love" - Day[9] Quote   rsutton Senior Member Join Date Sep 2007 Location SF Bay Area, Ca Posts 848 Certifications 83-640, 70-642, 70-662, ICND1 12-03-2013 04:29 PM #15 If you are talking about exam notes I recommend OneNote. It's easy to read and seperate concepts. For work-related notes I use Wunderlist - it's free and syncs with most common devices. Quote   daceto Junior Member Join Date Jan 2013 Location SE Wisconsin Posts 28 Certifications A+ || Security+ || Project+ || VCA-DCV || VCA-WM 12-03-2013 09:48 PM #16 I actually use the PDF Versions of books and copy and paste the relevant parts in big master documents. It helps me grab what I need and cut out all the added "fluff" that may not be needed or that I already know. For my project+ exam I cut down the 200 something page book into about 10 pages of notes extracted from it. I also copy and paste the end of section questions and the answers for when I quiz myself. Quote   elderkai Entertainment Junkie Join Date May 2012 Location WV Posts 235 Certifications CCENT, CCNA Yesterday 12:48 AM #17 That actually sounds like a really good idea.aim: misterlinoxfreenode: codeyfrequent: #packetpushers and #linuxdistrocommunity---reading: ROUTE OCG; chapter: Late EIGRP Quote   + Reply to Thread « Previous Thread|Next Thread » Social Networking & Bookmarks Bookmarks Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon Google Tweet CompTIA Cisco Microsoft CWNP InfoSec Practice Exams Forums Blogs Subnet Calculator Netpict Online Degrees Exam Vouchers Free Magazines Topsites Home Forum Rules Contact UsSupport Us Archive Privacy Statement Top TechExams.net ? 2002 - 2013 - All times are GMT. The time now is 05:00 AM. - CSS version TechExams.Net is not sponsored by, endorsed by or affiliated with Cisco Systems, Inc. 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