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Re: HOW TO MAKE REALLY GOOD NOTES - THE SECRET REVEALED
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2011, 04:13:04 pm »
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Stone is permissible.

Agreed. Though you may have to replace your pen with a chisel instead.
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« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2011, 04:28:24 pm »
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just checked with a source - laser can be used instead of chisel.

So many options!

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« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2011, 05:15:38 pm »
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shinny had this really awesome note-taking tip ages ago, forget which thread it was in.. :/
Any search terms i can use?

really+awesome+note-taking+tip+shinny

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« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2011, 05:24:21 pm »
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Once again, I don't remember writing an old post about note taking =/ Relevant posts though would be here, here and here, along with its follow up post on the second page. Mainly the first link there though pertains to note-taking specifically.
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« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2011, 07:51:03 pm »
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Are flashcards any good? anybody used them?

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« Reply #20 on: February 18, 2011, 07:54:08 pm »
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Are flashcards any good? anybody used them?

Only useful for memorising lists of information I'd say. Doesn't really do much else. Good if you've got a lot of idle time during your day (public transport etc.), otherwise just writing down lists on a notepad works just as well really...
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« Reply #21 on: February 18, 2011, 08:57:27 pm »
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Are flashcards any good? anybody used them?

Not helpful with my subjects... Good for subjects like Psych or Histories

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« Reply #22 on: February 18, 2011, 08:58:39 pm »
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Or learning vocab for languages.

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« Reply #23 on: February 18, 2011, 09:03:39 pm »
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Or learning vocab for languages.

Forgot that one, probably coz I failed all my LOTEs

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« Reply #24 on: February 18, 2011, 09:12:59 pm »
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Putting English quotes on flashcards sounds like a good idea... I should get around to doing that soon.
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« Reply #25 on: February 18, 2011, 09:18:56 pm »
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Are flashcards any good? anybody used them?
I use them not for definitions for Psychology but for relationships that are important.

For example one palmcard will be like the following:

Medit-AT-ion
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Focus on one stimuli - block others
Deep relaxation
Reduces pain thereby INCREASEING PAIN THRESOLD

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« Reply #26 on: February 18, 2011, 09:47:54 pm »
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Hi,  I'm Burberry. You may remember me from threads such as "But why is the rum gone? The Fyrefly conundrum."

I noticed a few threads in the past couple of months on making notes, and thought I would post up a guide on making notes.

Step 1: Find a pen. See pen suggestion thread for details.
Step 2: Find paper.
Step 3: Condense information previously learnt from textbooks and class into your own words putting emphasis on testable concepts.

Alternatively you could type them up, it's quicker but not really as effective . (also see this and this.) However, if you do choose to type, try this.


Good luck!

Choosing the right pen. (should be in that topic but cbf)

i learnt this tip from my teacher for writing long exam essays.

use a heavier pen throughout the year/ eg parker pens or if you are a cheapo like me you can attach a rubber to the top of your pen/pencil with tape or an elastic band.
This will build your hand muscles so it becomes "tank". By the time of English exam switch to a lighter pen and you will be able go for ages.

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« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2011, 09:51:59 pm »
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^I don't see how that won;t work LOL!
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« Reply #28 on: February 18, 2011, 09:57:44 pm »
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confused =S.

sarcasm or not?
 
this works. it may make you look like an idiot but it works. i have a really tank hand.

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« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2011, 10:00:19 pm »
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I'm a little disappointed in VN atm.