What are the best note-taking methods for PDFs?

Reading, Books & Note-Taking
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With so many online courses and resources available, I often find myself wading through a sea of PDFs and notes. Lately, I’ve been exploring different note-taking methods to see which ones help me retain information best, especially for my history classes. I use Notion for organizing my notes, but I sometimes struggle with how to effectively structure the information I pull from PDFs.

I’ve come across techniques like the Cornell method and mind mapping that could potentially work well with PDF notes, but I’m interested in hearing how others apply these methods. What note-taking strategies do you use when working with PDFs? Do you have any tips for reviewing and retaining this information? I’m eager to hear your experiences!

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I’ve had some luck with highlighting key points in PDFs and then summarizing those in my own words afterward. It helps me grasp the info better. Have you tried using sticky notes or annotations directly on the PDFs? That can make reviewing a lot easier!