What kind of note are you taking there . That looks like doodle to me .   It's picture association of the concept that the professor taught today .   Does that actually work for you ?   I don't really know for sure yet . I'll tell you after the test on Friday .   I like to use shorthand note taking .   I was told once that the more time you spend writing , the less you are paying attention and so you miss stuff .   Hmm . I never thought about it that way . 