Irritating...

I'm trying to figure out how to take Cornell style notes in Open Office. I can't seem to get exactly what I want and it's frustrating me. It took entirely too long to get the one page typed out that I managed so far. Took longer to type out the notes and fiddle with the format than it did to read the portion of the text I was taking notes on! Anyone have a good suggestion? I've googled it six ways to Sunday. I may end up having to take the notes by hand...which is frustrating because I really like being able to put up my DP stuff online so I am less likely to lose it completely. But I suppose I ought to print out the write-ups I have done so far and put them into a binder too. Just wish I could do it on the laptop. Potentially much faster.