Michael, I think writing notes help stimulate senses, and reinforces the points the instructor is trying to make by inducing thought, evaluation, summation, and recording for review. I encourage students to rewrite their notes as son as possible and use their text for reference. If there is time, one more summary on note cards allows feeling the cards while reviewing the notes further. Some students will record themselves reading from their note cards, then play back hearing their own voice recite their own information they feel is important. It's repetitious, but effective. Barry Westling