Evolution of Study Aids: From Clif Notes to Spark Notes

Exploring the history and impact of condensed literature study aids, this chapter traces the origins of Coles Notes and Cliffs Notes back to Canada in the 1950s. It discusses the development of these resources from basic text summaries to encompassing a wide range of literary works and expanding into other subjects like algebra and history. The chapter also touches on the evolution of online study aids, highlighting the transformation of a fun idea into a significant platform with a large user base in the early days of online social networks.