How to take notes from the text book?

I must confess, I don't have a great memory, reading books no problems but recalling is a very difficult task. Despite reading few titles, its not an easy task to recall a single passge during presentation or discussion. Now, I'm doing some research, if there is a way or process to keep a track.
great article on tacking notes

Recommended, to write down the title, author, and page number and then a summary of whatever key message.
http://notesaboutnotes.com: A website with general suggestions.
Useful article on http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Notes-for-a-%22Chapter-Book%22--Book-Report
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• They are honest with themselves
• They resist manipulation
• They overcome confusion
• They ask questions
• They base judgments on evidence
• They look for connections between subjects
• They are intellectually independent