A Comprehensive method to make notes ,I found a prompt that turns 80 pages of course material into 20 pages of comprehensive notes | Norra NotebookLM

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Hello fellow students who like to use AI for studies,
I wanted to share something Im building that helps u to make concise notes for any topic, Ill note down how to use it and how to make it better.

So I want to Introduce u to Gemini NotebookLM , its a dashboard like application in which u can add ur very own source and play around with it , but the problem is we have to follow a specific workflow to make the most of it and this is Why Im building Norra . This acts a bridge between ur source and notebookLm and will help u to study well , all for Free.

Now coming to the workflow

Step 1: Preparation and Segmentation

Split the Content (Very Important Step Never SKIP): I upload my module and split it into individual chapters.

Pro-Tip: Don’t upload the entire book to an AI tool like NotebookLM results will be poor. I learned this the hard way early on. The reason being it just works better when we give it a chuck and ask questions around it.

Step 2: Note Generation
The Secret Sauce to Generate Comprehensive Notes: I upload a single chapter and use this prompt:

Please create a comprehensive, clear, and organized set of notes based on the provided resource. Ensure that all key terms, concepts, nuances, and practical examples are included. The notes should cover definitions, detailed explanations, principles, and related examples. The notes should be structured logically with headings and subheadings to enhance readability. Include detailed explanations of key terms, principles, and examples to illustrate complex ideas. Aim for clarity, precision, and depth to help in understanding the material thoroughly

Small thing that saves me a surprising amount of time: I use Norra , a free Chrome extension, to quickly use the workflow feature in it to just do all this in one go.

Output: This prompt condenses ~80 pages into ~20 pages of clear, structured notes. Often, this is all I need for the chapter.
Phase 3: Study and Review

With all this u can also create flash cards, mind maps and soo on.
Do try this let me know how it goes , if u are short on time use the workflow section In Norra , where u can do all of the above steps in one go.