Cornell Notebook

Welcome to Your Exclusive Guide for the Cornell Notebook

Thank you for accessing this dedicated page designed to help you make the most of your Cornell Notebook, provided by the Gippsland & North West Victorian Regional Training Hubs.

This notebook is more than just a place for notes - it’s a powerful tool to enhance your learning experience. Whether you're studying or working on the wards, it will support you in:

  • Organising information effectively
  • Improving retention and comprehension
  • Strengthening critical thinking skills
  • Streamlining study and review sessions

The Cornell Method offers efficiency through its simple yet effective five-step process: record, reduce, recite, reflect, and review. These steps are easy to remember and encourage deeper engagement with your notes, helping you summarise information in your own words for better understanding and recall.

To help you maximise its potential, watch this short video featuring Associate Professor Janelle Brennan, Director of the North West Victorian Regional Training Hub, as she shares expert tips on integrating this resource into your studies and professional practice.

Create a little video (not professional produced) - use an iphone or similar to record a video with the following content:

  • Welcome from the Hubs and an overview of what the hubs do - help to upskill the regional workforce
  • Mention the benefits of the Cornell Method and why we prefer it over other methods
  • Give examples of where the resource can be used in a practical sense - during studies, on the wards & at conferences
  • Insert a few pictures of the book in use as an example

We've curated additional YouTube video demonstrations that provide in-depth guidance on using this resource. Explore the links below and choose the approach that best suits your needs.

Cornell Notes Method of Taking Notes

How to Use Cornell Notes

How to study efficiently: The Cornell Notes Method

We've also provided a link below to the Cornell University Learning Centre, where you’ll find a publicly accessible interactive note-taking module to enhance your understanding and application of the Cornell Method.

https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/

Other things to be considered for inclusion

  • Photos of the cornell notebook in use as an example
  • Cross promotion of other Hub activities linking back to the main Hub webpage
  • Is there an option for people to leave comments or questions about the resource that gets directly emailed to the Hub role accounts?
  • Potentially update with quotes from satisfied users if we can obtain testimonials or endorsements.