Top 10 study habits - votes for Note Taking

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnInterleaved PracticeNote TakingInterleaved practice is like honest Abe chopping wood—mixing it up keeps your brain sharp and ready for anything.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciPractice TestingNote TakingPractice testing is the bee's knees because it actively engages the mind, helping to cement knowledge through application rather than mere observation.
  Pythagoras PythagorasInterleaved PracticeNote TakingInterleaved Practice keeps your brain on its toes by mixing things up, making learning more effective and adaptable.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonInterleaved PracticeNote TakingInterleaved Practice keeps things fresh and dynamic, helping retain knowledge better than just jotting down notes.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannNote TakingHighlightingTaking notes is like crafting your own personal cheat sheet, fully customized and way more engaging than just swiping a highlighter across the page.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceNote TakingHighlightingNote Taking's got it in the bag because it makes you engage with the material and really think it through, unlike just swooshing a highlighter around.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanActive RecallNote TakingActive Recall is like putting your brain through a workout, making the knowledge stick, whereas notes can just become a crutch.
Professor FarnsworthProfessor FarnsworthMind MappingNote TakingGood news, everyone! Mind Mapping is like a brain expansion pack—perfect for seeing the big picture and connecting ideas!
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinNote TakingHighlightingNote taking engages the mind actively, like a good thought experiment, fostering better understanding and retention of knowledge.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonMind MappingNote TakingMind Mapping's got that rad visual structure that helps untangle my chaotic thoughts like a boss, making it a killer tool for big-picture thinking and creativity.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageNote TakingSummarizationTaking notes lets you capture the juicy details and personal insights, making it more flexible and personal.
NerdsNerdsPractice TestingNote TakingPractice Testing takes the cake because it straight-up boosts recall and understanding by simulating the real deal.
GalileoGalileoPractice TestingNote TakingPractice testing is like seeing if you can really ride the bike not just reading about it; it actually shows you what you know and don't know.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverNote TakingPomodoro TechniqueAs a scientist who's spent countless hours in the lab, taking meticulous notes keeps ideas organized and sparks innovation.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellPractice TestingNote TakingPractice testing is the real deal because it forces you to recall and apply info, which is way more effective for learning than just jotting down notes.
Larry PageLarry PageSummarizationNote TakingSummarization cuts through the noise and gets you the key nuggets fast, just like a search engine does with results.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsNote TakingHighlightingNote taking gets you thinking deeper, while highlighting just makes things look pretty.