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Basic tools you should have for every cramming session

Basic tools you should have for every cramming session

Here are the lessons I learned from my failed exams: my tips and must-haves for every cramming study session.

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Clips

Clips

I am not a fan of writing in static notebooks. I mean, I want my notes to be flexible as possible. Learning is dynamic, so should my notes be. Luckily, clips are lifesavers. Paperclips help me rearrange my lessons in not-so-hassle ways. I can add another shits of examples or add a corrected versi...

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Highlighter

Highlighter

Cramming sessions tends to be exhausting. I mean, who would not be exhausted processing a week worth of lessons?

Enter highlighters. Cramming sessions are exhausting because we throw a bulk of information into our brains. To at least help our brain cells, it is better to break ideas into bl...

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Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes

Writing on sticky notes is an effective way to break complicated information into simple blocks. Sticky notes are also helpful for adding bits of quotes or mnemonics.

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Timer

Timer

Whenever I am in cramming mode, I often forget to set a timer for myself. So, I ended up exhausting myself more than necessary. Setting a timer allows my brain to rest and process all the information you tried so hard to cram. Moreover, studying for too long can cause back pains and other physica...

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Do's and Don'ts for feedback on a postmortem

Here is how to give feedback to poorly-made projects:
DO:

  • Have a moderator that is impartial for the discussion that can set ground rules for a better flowing conversation.
  • Focus on the timeline of events and facts.

DON'T:

Note-taking tips

Note-taking tips

  1. Write notes in your own words. Avoid transcribing notes (writing every word the instructor says)!
  2. Review your notes the same day you created them and then on a regular basis. (Crammin...

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