Taking notes : in praise of workbooks, notebooks and journals

Acknowledges the continuing preference for paper-based note-taking over more technological alternatives by attendees at conferences and lectures. Points to different types of knowledge on which to focus in order to take more effective notes. Sets out aesthetic issues to consider to design more effective note-taking materials. Touches on the relevance of paper journals and books and suggests that there is room for a new generation of notebooks that link people to the technology that they are using. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.