4. Study Tips in 5
- Jackie Chapman
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Welcome to OCA's Study Tips in 5 series. In this instalment we bring you five tips to help your recall information from reading. Recalling information from your reading can be enhanced by using various strategies and techniques. Watch the video or read the text below.
1. Active Reading
Engage with the Material: Instead of passively reading, actively engage with the text by asking questions, making predictions, and summarising key points.
Annotate and Highlight: Use annotations and highlighting to mark important concepts, terms, and passages. Writing notes in the margins or using sticky notes can help reinforce key points.
2. Summarising and Paraphrasing
Summarise Each Section: After reading a section, summarise it in your own words. This reinforces understanding and helps transfer information to long-term memory.
Teach Back: Explain what you’ve read to someone else this requires you to recall and organise the information effectively.
3. Use Mnemonic Devices
Acronyms and Acrostics: Create acronyms or acrostics to remember lists or sequences. For example, to remember the colours of the rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet), use the acronym "ROYGBIV."
Visualisation: Create mental images or associations with the information you’re trying to remember. Visual imagery can make abstract concepts more concrete and memorable.
4. Spaced Repetition
Review Regularly: Use spaced repetition to review information at increasing intervals. This technique relies on the idea that when you study the same thing over a period of time you’re more likely to remember.
Use Flashcards: Create flashcards with questions on one side and answers on the other. Review them periodically, focusing more on the cards you find challenging.
5. Active Retrieval Process
Self-Testing: Regularly test yourself on the material you’ve read. Practice quizzes or reciting information from memory can reinforce learning and highlight areas needing improvement.
Write Summaries from Memory: After reading, write a summary of the key points from memory. This not only tests your recall but also strengthens the neural connections related to the information.
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