📘 Learning with AI – Episode 3: Using NotebookLM to Automate Your Study Notes

Spending too much time organizing your notes?
NotebookLM by Google lets you upload your own PDFs or lecture notes, and it summarizes, explains, and even generates quiz-style questions from your documents — all with the help of AI.

🧠 Why NotebookLM?

AI actually reads your uploaded notes or study materials
Provides tailored summaries and answers based on your content
Perfect for CPA candidates who need fast and accurate reviews

✍️ How to Use It

Go to NotebookLM and sign in with your Google account
Click “Create Notebook” → Upload PDF, Docs, or lecture text
Ask questions or request summaries like:

Please summarize this file for CPA exam prep.
Extract only the key concepts.
Focus on areas frequently tested.

💡 Real Example

Uploaded Document: Intermediate Accounting – Chapter 3 PDF

Prompt: What are the top 3 accounting treatments discussed in this chapter?

NotebookLM Summary:

All journal entries must follow the double-entry principle
Adjusting entries include accruals and deferrals
Each transaction must be tied to its proper financial statement

🎯 Final Tip

Don’t just take notes — ask questions to your notes using NotebookLM.
Unlike ChatGPT, NotebookLM pulls responses directly from your own documents.

It’s like having a personal tutor who already read your textbook.