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Study & revision: a Practical Guide

Study strategies

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Study strategies

Explore a diverse range of effective study strategies tailored for university students. They are each designed to optimise learning, improve retention, and boost academic performance. Find the approach that best suits your study habits and academic goals, from time-tested techniques to innovative methods.

 

  • Active Recall
    Different strategies to test memory and enhance learning and retention.
  • Spaced Repetition
    Reviewing information at increasing intervals over time.
  • The Feynman Technique
    Simplify complex information by teaching it in simple terms.
  • The Pareto Principle
    Focus on the areas where you can get the biggest reward from the smallest effort.
  • The Leitner System
    A flashcard method that uses spaced repetition to improve memory retention.
  • The SQ3R Method
    An approach to reading and understanding texts more thoroughly.
  • The PQ4R Method
    An extension of the SQ3R Method to enhance comprehension and retention.

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