**Last Update**: 02.08.2024 *** ### Step 1 - Divide the Page into Sections - Start by dividing the page into two or three sections. - You might need to make additional divisions to make room for questions. - Although, it’s better to keep this step for later, so you don’t lose focus right from the start. ### Step 2 - Identify the Key Questions - Start by forming questions. At this point, you need to concentrate on identifying the main questions in the lecture. - If you can’t form the questions immediately, you can just jot down the key data. Then, later, you may use this information to create matching questions. ### Step 3 - Add Detailed Information Under Every Question - If you can identify the lecture’s key questions right away, then it’ll be easy to place the matching pieces of information under each one. ### Step 4 - Write Down the Conclusion to Every Question -  Write the conclusion, which is simply a straightforward answer to the question. - If you can’t come up with one, you can ask for further clarification or leave it until the end. - Your conclusion can be either a statement summarizing all the key ideas or a topic sentence that directly answers the initial question. *** **References**: - [The Q/E/C Method of Notetaking](https://www.universitylibrarian.com/blog/the-qec-method-of-notetaking?utm_source=pocket_saves)