# Notes
## By Hand
Helps you retain it better
May be lost, sloppy, or damaged
Takes longer
Makes you prioritize
**Harder to get reorganized if its already messy**
Have to have them with you
Some professors prefer no electronics so you should be prepared with a **note taking system**.
## Digital
Easier to organize
Faster
Thousands of apps
Can get lost in the apps!!1!
Store online to access anywhere
Store locally for privacy
Thousands of apps. You will either find the best one for you or you're not looking hard enough.
## Methods
### [KWL](/HVVCi09ZRE6DWowPc7mjNg)
Stands for Know, Want to know, and what I learned
Write what you know. Brainstorm questions. Answer them.
Good for people who are curious