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September 2001
Memorization Tips: Retention Tips
Last month we highlighted some memory tips from the the University of New
Brunswick's on-line Writing and Study Skills
Program (W&SS) web site*. Here are a few more items
that may be of use to Scriptorian users( You can visit
their web site for additional details. )
"Reciting was once the standard approach to mastering material; it is
still useful. When you say material aloud you link the concepts not
only to mental images of the words, but to your memory of speaking and
hearing. If you find a proposition which you absolutely cannot retain,
try studying it until you know it--and then say it out loud a half-
dozen more times. Singing is sometimes even more effective, as it
brings rhythm and rhyme into play. Whether singing or reciting,
compose your own version of the material, if this is possible without
distorting it: the products of your own mind are usually easier to
remember than are the products of someone else's."
"What you use, you remember. Reading, writing, and reciting are the
standard ways of "using" information while studying, but many other
approaches are possible, particularly in problem-based courses."
"Writing is useful, although it is both slow and painful (and recalls
elementary school punishments!). Writing a grocery note, even if you
lose it in the parking lot, helps you remember what you need. Writing
forces us to be logical and coherent; unless we are unusually happy
calligraphers, the process also encourages us to focus on the key
points and make our statements concise--to save us work!"
"Work during daylight when you can. Most people concentrate more
effectively during the day--if they can find the time and motivation
to work then. Late night study may well be ideal for a few people, but
most will suffer more and learn less than they would if they
rearranged their schedules."
(*Note: Reference to this site is being made simply to point out the information
contained there. SoftLore, LLC does not have an affiliation with this site, or
any other site that we refer to in our "Memorization Tips", nor does this
reference imply an endorsement of any products, services, or theories associated
with the site)
Do you have some favorite tips and techniques for memorizing? Please
feel free to share them with us.
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