Note-taking is a technique of recording important information for future use. Effective note-taking from lectures and readings is an essential skill for university study. Before you begin to take notes, you need to draw out your purpose. Ask yourself why you are taking the notes. Good notes should be as accurate as possible without missing any important points, and they need to be brief and clear. You can use the title of the passage or the chapter to help you anticipate the plagiarism of the text.