Describe the importance of cues and summaries when you are taking notes. These two sections of your Cornell notes help you to interact while you are listening to a lecture so that you remember what you learn. They transform your notes into a set of customized review sheets to help you understand and remember what you learn. They transform your notes into an accurate reflection of the presentation that you can rely on for a thorough review. These sections of your Cornell notes ensure that your notes are coherent and flexible, so that they meet your learning needs.