choose a good sized notebook (e.g. A4) so you have enough room, and don't have to keep turning pages all the time! different coloured pens help you to highlight various sections or points a margin on your page will allow you to jot extra points or queries alongside your notes try not to cram too much information onto one page try to keep your handwriting clear storing notes in a loose-leaf binder will mean that you can add extra information later on if necessary

REFERENCING is nearly always required in assignments usually, you need to know the name of the book, journal or other source you are referring to, the author(s) or editor(s), and place and date of publication BUT check with your tutor or department to find out what they require jot the reference information down before you begin to make any notes note down the page numbers you refer to in your notes - always do this when quoting directly from a source