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Summarising
Summarising
When you get to the end of a major topic in a subject, an important task is to make a summary of the whole topic, for two reasons.
When you get to the end of a major topic in a subject, an important task is to make a summary of the whole topic, for two reasons.
1. To make a summary, you will need to think about what the essence of the topic is. Only the absolute essentials should be written down.
1. To make a summary, you will need to think about what the essence of the topic is. Only the absolute essentials should be written down.
2. In revising later, you will have much less material to read and remember.
2. In revising later, you will have much less material to read and remember.
summarising.pdfActive reading
There are occasions where just reading for its own sake is valuable.
But mostly your reading should include some ACTION like taking notes, underlining, highlighting (or all of these). This way you are likely to remember far more of what you are reading.
Memorisation
To get the best results, the following four steps apply:
• Have an initial set of notes
• Create summary notes by organising under headings
• Simplfy your summary even further - study cards, mind maps, flow charts etc
• Memorise!
Acronyms
Simplifying the main points into key words can be very beneficial. The letters jog your memory, which can then become the outline of your answer.
• Identify the keyword from each point
• Choose one letter from each word and form a new word - move the letters around if it makes it easier to remember.
• Memorise what each letter stands for.
Mind Maps (Concept Maps)
These are a more visual method of study.
Put the central topic in the middle of the page
Extend the main points like tree branches from the centre.
The minor points are extended from these
Mind maps enable you to visualise the concept and allow you to see the connections between the various points.
Stick your mind maps up in your room.
Flash Cards
Flash card strategies include:
Write the information on a card. Use both sides of a card when appropriate.
When learning a new keyword, write the word on the front of the card and a short definition on the back of the card.
Use colours to help you recall.
Illustrate the cards - Use pictures and diagrams on your cards.
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