Cornell notes template

Write your class notes in the wide right column. Afterwards, put questions and key words in the cue column on the left, then sum up the page in a few lines at the bottom. Cover the notes and answer from the cues to test yourself. Print at 100% so the ruling stays even.

The Cornell method splits a page in three. During class you write notes in the wide column. Afterwards you turn them into questions and keywords in the cue column, then write a two or three sentence summary at the bottom. Covering the notes and answering the cues is a quick self-test.

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• The PDF keeps every line as a vector, so it stays sharp at any zoom and prints the same on any printer.

Is the paper free to use?

Yes. Print as many copies as you like for yourself, your class or your study group.

Why does my printout look slightly smaller?

The print dialog is scaling it. Set the scale to 100% or Actual size and the spacing matches the number you picked.

A4 or US Letter?

A4 (210 x 297 mm) is used in the UK, Europe and most of the world. US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) is used in the US and Canada. Pick the paper that is in your printer. Under Other you will also find A3, A5, A6, B5, US Legal, Tabloid, Executive and Half Letter.

Which colour should I pick?

Light grey and blue sit quietly behind your writing. Print-friendly uses black ink only, which suits photocopying and black and white printers.