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Mastering revision techniques is essential for efficient studying. Organize notes into key point cards for quick review anytime, anywhere, just five minutes after each lecture. Enhance memory retention with unusual associations and structured maps. Use group studies to stay motivated and establish a routine. When distractions arise, seek quiet study spots like public libraries or corners. Focus on past exam papers to target critical topics and understand exam requirements. With these strategies, you can confidently tackle your revision and achieve academic success.
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Whatever you’re revising.. there are techniques that help
Carrying a ton of notes? • Put key points on cards every day and revise from these
No time to revise? • With index cards you can revise anytime, anywhere!
Wherever you are • Five minutes after every lecture can transform a pile of notes into key point cards you can revise from
Make points memorable by.. • Memorable or unusual associations • Structured maps or links • Explaining to others • Reviewing and reorganising them
Collating, Comparing, Constructing • Comparing.contrasting & communicating ideas visually to help make sense of them • SCRAN albums are designed to help you research/restructure information this way
Allergic to revision? • Reduce your notes to a manageable pile of index cards • Use old exam papers in exam conditions
Study in a group • Take a topic each to revise • Can get you into a study routine if you find it hard to start!
Nowhere to study? • Too many people in the library? • Too many distractions on campus?
You could try… • Public Bar – works for some • Public Library Reference sections -quiet corners no-one ever uses
Time running out? • Revise with old exam papers and target key topics • Libraries usually have copies of these
Know what markers look for Answering the question. Read it very carefully to see what the answer must include. (e.g. ‘Compare’ requires 2 points of view) Providing evidence Give evidence for statements, and try to use course reading references
Academic Essay Format e.g. key points made and developed with examples in separate paragraphs e.g. logical links as ‘signposts’ between these
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