Strategic note taking

When noting key areas in a topic, I typically write down main (also secondary) ideas in which I will need to remember, as well as supporting data (mainly in an argumentative topic.) With these I can then, not only recall what I learned, but remember, as well, what I have forgotten, thus achieve a better grade. It is also a good idea to take notes as you will be able to recall, later on, what you may have forgotten over the years.