For most people, there’s nothing more stressful than writing a thank you note. But for Gina Hamadey, it not only became her passion—it became the basis for a book, I Want to Thank You (TarcherPerigee) ...

A thank-you note got me my first real job. As a newly minted college graduate with no work experience, I was having a tough time finding my first grown-up gig. I thought I’d never get a break until I ...

This article was updated on October 10, 2023, with additional contributions by Mars Girolimon. How you take notes can affect how much information you’re able to recall. You could make reviewing course ...

Imagine you’re a student in high school or college. Class is about to start. You are faced with a notable dilemma: Should you whip out a notebook or a laptop to take notes? The answer is not so simple ...

Good note taking skills start before the class begins. It is important to read all the required assignments ahead of time. Lectures are designed to supplement the reading assignments, not replace them ...

See how a screenplay writer, a movie critic, a humorist, and two other writers scribble, store, and organize their notes so you can steal their ideas. I'm an expert in software and work-related issues ...