Cornell students say: Cornell Notes allow me to capture the main points in an efficient manner.

The Cornell Note-Taking System is another powerful tool for taking useful notes.

This format allows your brain to work in several different ways and helps with effective learning and retention.

The video below explains what Cornell Notes ARE.

The video below explains how to USE Cornell Notes (spoiler alert: there is not one right way to use them!).

The Cornell Note-Taking System was originally developed by Cornell education professor, Walter Pauk. Prof. Pauk outlined this effective note-taking method in his book, How to Study in College (1).

Pauk, Walter; Owens, Ross J. Q. (2010). How to Study in College (10 ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth. ISBN 978-1-4390-8446-5. Chapter 10: "The Cornell System: Take Effective Notes", pp. 235-277