**Last Update**: 02.08.2024 *** - [[Note Taking - How to use Question-Evidence-Conclusion| Structure]] all of your lectures into **Question**, **Evidence** and **Conclusion**, formats that you can then compile into one improved guide. - Q/E/C is one of the note-taking methods discussed by [Cal Newport](https://www.calnewport.com/) in his book [_How to Become a Straight-A Student_](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+to+become+a+straight+a+student&crid=2QMYO4P9LLPXV&sprefix=how+to+become+a+str%2Caps%2C378&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_19). - Te Q/E/C method can come in handy as long as the information is presented in a question-and-answer format. - The **product of this method is usually a well-structured study guide that makes studying a lot easier**. In addition, the structure of the study material makes recalling the key concepts fast and easy - The Q/E/C method **doesn’t work with subjects that lack connections between ideas**. It also **doesn’t work if the lecture is structured in a fast-paced informational manner**. - It **requires time and concentration**. You need a **deep understanding of the subject to draw the connections between the information**. *** **References**: - [The Q/E/C Method of Notetaking](https://www.universitylibrarian.com/blog/the-qec-method-of-notetaking?utm_source=pocket_saves)