Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Effective Notetaking
Fiona McPherson · 2012
78/100
👍 Worth It
Dr. McPherson actually knows the cognitive science behind why some notes stick and others don't, and the workbook format with review questions makes you use what you learn instead of just reading past it. One reviewer called it the best book on the topic they'd read, and I can see why — it's research-backed without being a slog.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety97
Substance / usefulness80
Craft & writing75
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy85
Hype vs delivers70
Age-fit80
Human-eye read78
Penny’s verdict78
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