The Guardian had a great article today about the most effective way to take notes — a method to make studying easier. Their advice? Type them out, either during or after the lecture (from handwritten notes).
The article also highlights ‘Evernote’ as the “must have” app for note taking. For a host of other tips, check out the link: http://www.theguardian.com/education/2013/aug/08/digital-tools-to-share-and-organise-work