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Free Cornell Note Template with Header - Printable & Customizable
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What is Cornell Note with Header?
Our Cornell Note with Header template upgrades the classic note-taking system. It adds a structured header for metadata like subject and date, helping you organize your notes efficiently while keeping the powerful three-section layout for active recall.
Who is it for?
- Students: Record classroom notes with course info, teacher name, and learning progress
- Researchers: Organize academic literature with source, reading progress, and importance level
- Trainees: Track training content, learning progress, and mastery level
- Self-learners: Systematically manage study materials with topic, source, and completion status
Differences from Standard Cornell Note
- Added header section: Record date, title, subject/teacher, progress/rating
- Adjusted labels: Left column is "Main Ideas", right column is "Details"
- Better for academic use: Rich metadata for easy archiving and retrieval
- Keeps core benefits: Active recall, clear structure, encourages processing
FAQ
Why choose the version with a header?
The header provides a structured space for essential details like Date, Topic, and Class/Subject, making it much easier to organize and retrieve your notes later.
Is it good for business meetings?
Yes. Use the header for meeting details, the cue column for agenda items, the main area for minutes, and the summary footer for key decisions and next steps.
Does the header reduce writing space?
Slightly, but the organization benefits outweigh the small loss of space. You can reduce the top margin if you need to maximize the note-taking area.
Are the lines in the note area customizable?
Yes, just like the standard Cornell template, you can adjust the line spacing and color to suit your handwriting size and visual preference.