Note taking begins in the classroom, so having paper, pens, pencils and highlighters is essential. Absorbing key terms and ideas becomes easier when they are written down, and it becomes easier to have the facts in written form when revising later. Additionally, listening is also important for note-taking. The knowledge I gain is mainly gained by actively listening to what the teacher says. I used to go to class thinking, "Ugh, I don't know what to be here, when class is over, so I can go home." I realized that this is not a positive state of mind before a conference. By making a reasonable effort to pay attention, the notes I took compared to before are clearer and