1.10 Taking Notes is the process of recording and organizing information for later review and reference. Taking notes can include writing down ideas, observations, or facts; summarizing material from books, articles, or lectures; and collecting information from other sources. Different types of note-taking include outlining, the Cornell Method, the Mind Map Method, the Charting Method, and Sentence Method. Outlining involves organizing information into a hierarchical structure, the Cornell Method involves taking notes in columns, the Mind Map Method involves visualizing information in a diagram, the Charting Method involves making a chart or table, and the Sentence Method involves writing main ideas in complete sentences.