Questions for reflection on note-taking: 1) Why is note-taking an important skill to master? What are three (3) things you are doing right now to take effective notes? How has this helped you? Answer: For starters, taking notes helps with understanding and retention. When you write notes from a personal perspective, with a complete outline of the most important points and ideas, this will be more effective than textbook material. Additionally, when writing notes, the individual learns to appreciate how note-taking will capture the wealth of information that is exposed to them in their daily routine. In a school or post-secondary environment, the student has a lot of new knowledge and must be able to develop reliable mechanisms for recording and retrieving it when necessary. However, note-taking is also a learning process in itself, which helps the student to process and understand the retrieved information. In many cases, I am able to write effective notes and there are many potential reasons behind this. Effective note taking is the act of being active, not passing by...