Mine own study habits and various articles and wasted highlighter ink have made me realize how useless highlighting is. I already take side notes and spend time reviewing previously written notes to improve my memory retention, but I'm wondering if there's another effective method to stress important facts while taking notes. Thanks!
modeling/diagramming is very useful
if you cannot diagram or model it properly then something is not right.
this can be on paper, lego blocks, a sand box, or even clay
The more physical it is the better, and strangely computer screens do not seem to work as well.
There are exceptions with well done animations, but it is better if you can also do it yourself.