Whats an outline for an essay?

An essay outline is a way of planning the structure of your essay before you start writing. It involves writing quick summary sentences or phrases for every point you will cover in each paragraph, giving you a picture of how your argument will unfold.

How do you read notes quickly?

The Top 3 Most Effective Ways to Take Notes While ReadingAt the end of each chapter write a few bullet points that summarize what you’ve read and make it personal if you can — that is, apply it to something in your life. Pick up the book again and go through all your notes. (Optional) Copy out the excerpts by hand or take a picture of them to pop into Evernote.

How do I organize notes in my notebook?

Organize a Note-Taking NotebookWrite “Table of Contents” at the top of the first and second pages in your notebook. On the front of the third page, write the number “1” in either the upper or lower right-hand corner. When you’re ready to take notes, turn to page “1” (remember, this is the third page in the notebook).