Sketchnotearmy.com is an amazing collection of sketchnotes (written notes along with drawings and designs that highlight your topic).

a page of sketchnotes by Mike Rohde

In addition, here are links to an artist named Mike Rohde on Flickr who posts his sketchnotes. Take a look at his work to get some ideas on style and intent.

• Alaska sketchnotes
• sketchnotes from different workshops at SXSW 2010
• NaNoDrawMo sketchnotes – 50 drawings between November 1 – 30
• sketchnotes of Mike opening his new iPhone

Use a pen, Sharpie, or marker. Don’t worry about perfect spelling, just follow along with what’s happening or being discussed and document it.