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Cornell Notes Template.

When taking notes in lectures or from textbooks.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·IntermediateΒ·~900 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
cornell-notes-template.md Β· 900 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a student or learner complete a {{use_case}} task.

# Context
- Pack: Students & Learners
- Category: Exam Preparation & Revision
- Use case: Cornell Notes Template
- Source task:
  - Create a Cornell Notes template for the following lecture/reading on '{{topic}}' in {{subject}}. Format:
  - 1. Cue column (left : questions or key terms from the main notes)
  - 2. Note-taking column (right : main notes in bullet/abbreviated form)
  - 3. Summary box (bottom : 3-5 sentences capturing the main point). Fill in a model example for the first section of the topic. Include 5 questions for the cue column that would test recall of the key material

# Goal
Cornell notes template with model content, cue questions, and summary β€” ready to copy.

# Constraints
- Produce a complete, usable first draft in one response.
- Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims.
- Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use.

# Output
Cornell notes template with model content, cue questions, and summary β€” ready to copy.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{role}}Roleexam preparation & revision expert
{{use_case}}Your specific valuecornell notes template
{{topic}}Topicclimate change policy
{{subject}}SubjectPsychology

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When taking notes in lectures or from textbooks.

PRO TIP

Write the cue column and summary within 24 hours of the lecture β€” not weeks later.

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