Mohamad-Ali Salloum is a Pharmacist and science writer. He loves simplifying science to the general public and healthcare students through words and illustrations. When he's not working, you can usually find him in the gym, reading a book, or learning a new skill.
How to use OneNote for Studying/Working?
Mohamad Ali Salloum, PharmD • November 22, 2022
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OneNote is one of the most useful productivity apps that you can use to enhance your study/work quality and efficiency...not to forget about FUN! :D
OneNote is an application that is programmed by Microsoft.
It can be downloaded for free on phones and iPads and it is found built-in in computers.
You can also purchase the premium versions that will provide you with more premium features that you can use.
Click Here to see the difference between the different bundles that Microsoft 365 provides.
For me, I use OneNote daily as part of my workflow because we use a lot of programs in clinical research and you can combine all the important data that you need in the OneNote Page. The data i collect usually assist me to:
- Memorize certain points to discuss in meetings,
- Take notes during site visits so I can use them while doing the reports,
- Take notes about the frequent trainings and saving some notes as screenshots.
- Prepare for future Site Visits.
- Track patients visits
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AND A LOT MORE..
Watch the video below to know more about how to use OneNote for studying. (Video Language is the Arabic Language)
Ps: those who don't understand arabic will be able to get benefit from only observing how I'm surfing through OneNote :D
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