Use abbreviations for the most common words on your cheat sheet.Shrink the font! Shrinking fonts by even 0.5 points give you an amazing amount of space.Eliminate articles and common words! The words 'the', 'and', 'a', 'an', and other similar words can be eliminated if you still understand what the text is saying.Use highlighting to sort information! This lets you find information easily and saves the space taken by indenting and multiple paragraphs.Colors aid in visually organizing your information, making it easier to find and more appealing to the eyes. Have diagrams! Often the test will have a section or two with labeling, so having diagrams on your note sheet will help you immensely.Experiment with tables, font size, and formatting to fit your needs. Remember that you will be taking a timed test! If you are unable to find a piece of information, it's just as useless as not having it in the first place. Keep information readable, neat, and easy to access.If you run out of the room, take out extraneous info that you already know. Get as much information as you can! Research your event, and try to put everything on the note sheet.In general, the strategies for making these note sheets are as follows:

Usually, the event will call for a certain number of double-sided, 8.5' by 11' paper (regular printer paper). Note Sheets (sometimes called Cheat Sheets) are often allowed in Study Events.

Chemlab 2018 notes for science olympiad