Fillable Printable Cornell Notes Format

Cornell Notes Format

Cornell Note Taking Format

Subject: Date:

Main Ideas/Questions

Notes/Details

What are Cornell Notes used

for?

• Can be used to take notes from the text or as they are given

by the instructor.

• Can provide an outline for the lecture for students to fill in.

• Can be a place to record movie notes or group discussions.

• Can identify the concept or term in the left margin based on

its definition in the notes section.

• Can organize main ideas and sub-topics.

How do students set up

Cornell notes?

• Set up page with a margin and summary section.

• Write topic, date, and information in notes section.

• Improve notes and left margin information by coloring or

highlighting.

How are Cornell Notes used

as a study tool?

• After class, students formulate questions in the margin that

corresponds to information found in the notes section.

• Students write a summary of what they learned to clarify

and reinforce learning and to assist retention.

• Students review notes by covering notes column and

answering questions in question column from memory.

• Can be used to get a quick overview and to determine

whether students need more information or need to

concentrate their study on specific topics.

What else can be in the left

margin or notes section?

• Diagrams, pictures, activities, problems, and concept map

reviews.

Summary:

Cornell notes provide a way for students to record important information and reflect on that

information multiple times. By writing questions, summarizing, coloring and highlighting, and

reviewing the notes after class, students revisit key concepts several ways to better understand and

internalize new material.