Crash Course: Study Skills 1-3

Front

To retain information for a long time, what two things do you need to do with it?

Back

Store it where you can access it and put it in your own words.

Front

In the Princeton University study, what was a key finding about laptop vs. paper note-taking?

Back

Laptop users wrote almost twice as many words as paper note-takers.

Front

Why does paper have an “implicit advantage” over laptops for note-taking?

Back

It requires less self-control to avoid distractions.

Front

What is the main goal of the Outline note-taking method?

Back

To record details in a structured bullet list.

Front

What is a mind map?

Back

A diagram that visually represents relationships between concepts and facts.

Front

How should you generally treat required vs. supplemental readings for a class?

Back

Do all required readings and be more selective with supplemental readings.

Front

What is a limit of human reading that the video discusses?

Back

We have hard-wired limits on how far we can push our reading speeds

Front

Working memory is compared to what in a computer?

Back

The RAM

Front

What is “active reading”?

Back

Truly engaging with the text instead of just running your eyes over it

Front

What does “questioning” involve before you start reading?

Back

Writing out some questions that come to mind about the text