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- Subject: Re: Studying Suggestions
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- Date: 28 Jan 93 22:01:06 GMT
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- Paul Daunno (pdaunno@Ingres.COM) wrote:
- : Hi,
- :
- : I just started taking a course last night called "The Rise of Europe".
- : I have never been much of a history buff and have struggled in the past
- : with these types of courses. The texts are filled with facts, etc. and
- : the class lectures are too. I'd like some ideas as to how to learn all
- : of this information. How much detail is really neccessary in terms of
- : exams?
- :
- : Any and all ideas, tips, tricks, whatever is GREATLY appreciated.
- :
- : Paul Daunno
- : Ingres, An ASK Group
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- Well, one idea that might work is to make a little mental movie. Say you are
- learning that Napoleon came to power in 18-whatever (I forgot myself :-) ).
- Do a cinematic fade-in with "1806 A.D." in white letters at the bottom of the
- screen. Onscreen you see Napoleon being crowned.
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- Association-- attaching the information to be learned to information you know,
- e.g. your mental pictures-- usually works well.
-
- Marlon
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