Tip 1: Use a limited amount of color When I take notes I only use three colors. Two similar colors and one that is complimentary. I keep the colors limited so that it’s easy to identify key points on my notes. Tip 2: Writing out your notes I choose one of the similar colors to be my main color where I write down facts and principles. I choose the other similar color to write out starting questions. Below, I use a dark blue to write out my main notes on the right column, and the light blue for starting questions on the left column. On the right column I use the light blue for anything that needs to stand out, like important vocab. I use my complimentary color (orange) for writing down names and dates. Tip 3: Charts and graphs For charts and graphs I use the two similar colors together, but you can always use more colors on more detailed charts, graphs etc. Available: http://jwstudying.tumblr.com/post/128683438550/color-coding-notes-101-by-aca-demia
1: if you’re making a study guide: make it like you’re going to give it to somebody. . What would they need to know? How’s the best way I can tell them this info? 2: if you’re making flash cards: don’t make ones for stuff you already know just to have a complete set of 40 or something. Make 3 flash cards if 3 quick things is all you need. Make them even for subjects you wouldn’t normally think you’d need them for. Chemistry concepts are great for flash cards especially those little concept hints that help direct what is happening in your reactions etc 3: Stop after a few sections of reading and make sure you actually can recall what you just learned and summarize it. Did you actually learn it or did your eyes just read the words? 4: Spend more time on your homework each week and you’ll need less time studying later. I cannot stress this enough. Do your homework the right way the first time. Actually struggle through the problems, get answers from your TA on the ones you can’t do WEEKLY then when the exam rolls around, you won’t have 4 chapters you kinda understand and a million level 1 practice problems you need to complete so you’ll have more time for practice exam level questions. 5: Make up your own study games. I love to make up flash card games when I get tired of a subject. Available: http://jwstudying.tumblr.com/post/138175395675/secret-study-tips-i-wish-somebody-told-me [Accessed 30/03/2018]
