Cornell Notes Template
Take and print Cornell-format notes.
(topic) · (date)
Cues / questions
Notes
Summary
Cornell notes (Walter Pauk, Cornell University, 1950s). Take notes in the right column during class. Add cues / keywords on the left after class. Write a one-paragraph summary at the bottom. Saves locally as you type.
About
The Cornell method (Walter Pauk, 1950s): right column for notes during class, left for cues / questions added later, bottom row for summary. Saves locally and prints to a clean sheet.
How to use
- Type during class in the notes column.
- After class, add cues on the left.
- Write a summary at the bottom.
FAQ
Why does Cornell work?+
The cue column forces you to re-engage with the material. Writing a summary forces synthesis. Combined, it's two extra rounds of active recall - which is the strongest evidence-based study technique.