Cornell notes
Cornell notes noun: 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).
Noun
Cornell notes pl (plural only)
- 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).
- Your notes must follow the Cornell notes format.
- Synonyms:
- Cornell method
- Notes taken using this method.
- Taking Cornell notes is a real pain because I have to draw the lines on the paper every time.
Synonyms of Cornell notes
- Cornell method
Forms of Cornell notes
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Origin of Cornell notes
The method was devised by a professor at Cornell University.
Questions about Cornell notes
- What does Cornell notes mean?
- Cornell notes means 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).
- What part of speech is Cornell notes?
- Cornell notes is a noun.
Words near Cornell notes in the dictionary
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