There are many different note-taking frameworks for different learning contexts and learning styles; the suggestions listed below represent a few tried-and-tested starting points for research contexts. Regardless of the framework you select, apply the suggested “R5” note-taking process; this process will help you develop effective notes that avoid plagiarism.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
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| Note-Taking Frameworks for Research | Context | Tools & Templates |
| Cornell Notes | - useful for taking notes from a lecture, interview, audio or video recording OR as study/review tool - uses columns to divide questions from notes | Template - Cornell University |
| Mind Mapping | - useful for mapping connections among ideas - uses text, lines, images, colors, & symbols to show relationships | Bubbl.us (free online mind map tool) |
| Outline Method | - useful for organizing information within a pre-determined structure, such as an essay outline - uses topic sentences and conventions such as indenting to sort information | Template - Vic High Library |
| Notes by Source | - useful for organizing & synthesizing research notes from multiple sources (3+) - uses distinct pages for each source | Template - Vic High Library |