highlighting in note taking

Researches show that highlighting without thinking can be ineffective compare to simple reading, but it can still bring benefits when pairing with additional strategies.

Several sources suggest that when reviewing material, students should initially refrain from looking at highlights and instead rely solely on their memory. Afterward, they can use highlighting to double check. ^{1 2}

Footnotes

1. ‘Highlighting Is Ineffective—Here’s How to Change That’ note ↩

2. ‘Highlighting With a Purpose’ note ↩