diff --git a/src/fundamentals/main.tex b/src/fundamentals/main.tex
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@@ -99,6 +99,11 @@
         \item Codes over higher order fields?
         \item More necessary stuff (SC-LDPC?, etc.)
     \end{itemize}
+    \textbf{General Notes:}
+    \begin{itemize}
+        \item Make sure all coding concepts used later on have been
+            introduced (e.g., code rate?)
+    \end{itemize}
 }
 
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