Articles tagged with Learning and Studying Tips

Are Mnemonic Devices Right for My Learning Style?

Are Mnemonic Devices Right for My Learning Style?

Many of us use mnemonic devices without even realizing it. This is in part because mnemonic devices can be an extremely helpful tool when attempting to make information more relatable and interesting, and therefore easier to memorize. If you’re wondering which mnemonic devices work best for your learning style, here are several that you can try that suit visual, auditory, verbal, and kinesthetic learners. Here are tips to help you figure out your best study style. 1. Visual As a visual learner, you’re likely to best remember concepts by connecting them with mental images. You can do this by physically drawing a picture, ... Read More About Are Mnemonic Devices Right for My Learning Style?

Stay Current on Any Class This Summer with 3 Tips

Stay Current on Any Class This Summer with 3 Tips

Your summer break is a well deserved vacation. Chances are you’ve spent the academic year studying, taking tests, and writing essays. Make time this summer to work, travel, and relax, but also to stay current on your classes. Here are three tips for staying current on any class this summer so that you will be ready to succeed when the fall semester rolls around: 1. Use memorization devices Depending on your course, memorization devices may be ideal for you. Here are a few mnemonic devices that may be able to help you discover your best learning style. Consider using index cards or electronic flashcards to record them and to s ... Read More About Stay Current on Any Class This Summer with 3 Tips

Tips for Reading an Assigned Book You Dislike

Tips for Reading an Assigned Book You Dislike

As a student, you will occasionally be assigned reading materials that simply don’t interest you. However, there is no reason to let your dislike for the reading affect your grade. Here are four tips for reading an assigned book you dislike: 1. Create a character tree Certain books include family trees or character diagrams in their first pages, especially if the characters span several generations or have similar names (i.e. One Hundred Years of Solitude or Wuthering Heights). If your book doesn’t provide one of these graphics, you can make your own. Create a diagram in your notebook or on a scrap piece of paper that you ca ... Read More About Tips for Reading an Assigned Book You Dislike

4 Ways to Make Arguments Stronger in Speeches

4 Ways to Make Arguments Stronger in Speeches

A speech can be a very effective and personal way to share your opinion on a topic. You may be asked to deliver a speech in a humanities class, or if you are running for a leadership position in an extracurricular. Some jobs even require you to give speeches. Should you be presenting an argument – a very common type of speech – here are four ways to make your points stronger: 1. Be concise Remember that you are speaking, not writing. Complicated sentence structure and highly advanced or technical vocabulary may be valued in some types of writing, but they are not necessarily well received in speeches. Be specific with your exampl ... Read More About 4 Ways to Make Arguments Stronger in Speeches

When Should You Retake a College Course?

When Should You Retake a College Course?

Now that grades are posted for the spring semester, some students may have discovered that they didn’t do quite as well in a class as they expected to when they registered. Maybe you realized several weeks into the course that the material wasn’t clear, or maybe you were doing fine, but you didn’t perform well on the final. Whatever the reason for your subpar grade, you may now be thinking about retaking the class next semester. Consider these questions to help you determine when you should retake a college course: Will your school factor a second grade into your GPA? Colleges have different policies regarding students who ... Read More About When Should You Retake a College Course?