haphazard notes
[/ˌhæpˈhæzərd noʊts/]
noun phrasepl: haphazard notes
anotações desorganizadas
1. Notes taken in a disorganized, random, or unsystematic manner without careful planning or order
The student's haphazard notes made it difficult to study for the exam.
As anotações desorganizadas do estudante dificultaram o estudo para a prova.
2. Informal or rough notes written hastily and without structure
He scribbled haphazard notes during the meeting that he would organize later.
Ele rabiscou anotações desordenadas durante a reunião que organizaria depois.
3. Notes characterized by chance or accident rather than method or planning
The researcher's haphazard notes lacked the necessary structure for proper documentation.
As anotações aleatórias do pesquisador careciam da estrutura necessária para uma documentação adequada.
In academic and professional contexts, both in Brazil and the USA, haphazard notes are often viewed as inefficient and unprofessional. However, in creative fields, some cultures embrace rough, spontaneous note-taking as a valid brainstorming technique. Brazilian students and professionals typically prefer more organized documentation, while American contexts may be more tolerant of rough drafts and preliminary notes.
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