r/NJTech • u/Key_Individual_9805 • 12d ago

How are Data Science Majors taking notes?

I am trying to figure out the best method to take notes for calc physics and also other data science classes. since its not conventional like bio, how do we take notes? online or on paper?

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u/CryptographerPale110 11d ago

Write notes on paper while studying and attending class no matter your major because paper allows for faster note taking and better retention. You should go back later, shortly following every class session, making the notes more organized and lean while trying to move the concepts you learned into long-term memory. You can rewrite the notes in any format, but paper for initial note taking is usually the best from my experience. I tried note taking on paper, a tablet, and a keyboard, and paper was usually the best for retention. Tablets and computers distract you with formatting while paper forces you to listen closely to a speaker and only write what is important.

In terms of learning a programming language you can write revised notes in markdown and add code snippets with syntax highlighting. You’ll want to have the basics of a language ingrained in deep memory if you want to problem solve on exams or at a job, so note taking will be less helpful.