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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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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
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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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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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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Make use of sticky notes
Using sticky notes is extremely useful when studying for an exam: not only do you summarize the information, but you can also go directly to the needed page, as the note is stuck to that very page.
Piles of Notes
Place your piles into separate folders labeled like the subtopics, stapling the sticky notes on the outside of it’s matching folder.
Now you can start writing your paper as you have chronological, topic-wise segregation of all your notes. While writing the paper, do check if the notes are ...
The principle of simplicity
There are many methods for writing nonfiction, but the most effective method is to find what works for you. Whatever helps you is the “right” way.
However, there are key principles to good writing, and one of them is simplicity. Writers often use complica...
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