Assessing your grades
Taking notes is a student skill that you develop throughout your course. So it's important to evaluate your technique from time to time. You'll be able to identify areas for improvement and develop your method.
The five Cs grid
The five Cs grid is used to assess the quality of your grades. To do this, answer each question below.
Are my grades:
- Completes? Everything important should have been noted.
- Correct? No mistakes should have been noted.
- Compact? Notes should be synthetic.
- Compatible? The notes should match your way of proofreading and studying.
- Compréhensible - Understandable? The message should be rephrased in your own words.
Don't forget to compare your note-taking with that of your classmates. This is a good way of checking whether the material is understood and developing your technique.
To find out more
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Take the test!
To evaluate your note-taking, complete our Moodle questionnaire and receive feedback.
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Student associations
Don't hesitate to contact your faculty association, which can help you with your studies. Some associations even offer support courses or tutoring programmes.
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Success workshops
How can you distinguish the important elements of a lecture, prioritise the material and structure your notes for exams? Take part in our success workshops to improve your note-taking skills.
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Useful links
See our selection of links for more tips on preparing for exams.