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Leave out the periods in standard abbreviations. Listed below are some frequently used symbols and abbreviations you might find useful to you when you take lecture notes. At that time you may want to write in the complete words if you think you may have trouble remembering their abbreviations. Remember, within 24 hours you should review and edit your notes. A good idea is to introduce only a few abbreviations or symbols into your note taking at a time. You should use only the abbreviations that fit your needs and ones that you will remember easily. If you find it impossible to write fast enough to get the information down and still be able to read your notes, you may want to use some abbreviations and symbols in place of words when taking notes. Abbreviations and Symbols for Note Taking

Abbreviations for words note taking