Cornell Notes: (History & Government) North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia. Cornell, or two-column, notes are a great way to improve metacognition, as well as organizational skills. Notes include charts, graphs, photographs, primary sources, colored detail, vocabulary, and definitions, depending on the section. Check back frequently, as notes sections are added daily. My Cornell notes are prefect for in-class presentations, handouts to be used to complete Venn diagrams or flow char