Word Study Helps

From RaNae: 
I don't know if you all are still doing word studies, we've been off and on with them.  But a friend of mine just introduced this website that looks like it will make it pretty easy to find words of the prophets and scriptures for word studies.  Anyway, take a look. 

http://scriptures.byu.edu/

Note-taking Class from Avot

Actual Paper Set-Up
Draw a line down the left hand side of the paper leaving about one inch margin and one across the bottom.

Put the main ideas in the middle section.

Put key words, questions and phrases along the column on the left.

On the bottom you write a summary of what you learned.

Review
When:
Review material in 10 minutes.
Review another time in 1 day.
Repeat in one week.
Repeat in one month.


What:
Ask yourself the questions from the side column
Review the key words and phrases

How:
Answer yourself by writing the material down: it is more effective than simply reviewing the info with your eyes.
Recite the material to yourself: use your own words.
Explain it or teach it to someone.
Write down important letters.

Studying and Memorizing Tips

This is an excellent web page for making learning easier!!!!!!!!!!

 

9 Types of Mnemonics for Better Memory

By Dennis Congos, University of Central Florida

"Mnemonics are memory devices that help learners recall larger pieces of information, especially in the form of lists like characteristics, steps, stages, parts, phases, etc. We knew back in 1967 from a study by Gerald R. Miller that mnemonics increased recall. He found that students who regularly used mnemonic devices increased test scores up to 77%!

       

Many types of mnemonics exist and which type works best is limited only by the imagination of each individual learner. The 9 basic types of mnemonics presented in this handout include Music, Name, Expression/Word, Model, Ode/Rhyme, Note Organization, Image, Connection, and Spelling Mnemonics. "

 

Read more here:

http://www.learningassistance.com/2006/january/mnemonics.html

 

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I found this website with some Excellent tips on Study Skills!!!

 

So if you would like to make life easier, more productive, and efficient please go to the links provided and learn more!

 

I recommend studying these skills and then practicing them with Biology and your other classes.  If you can master these skills now, you will be well ahead in your college or future school years!

 

 

"Concentration - Basic Guidelines

 

Divide your work into small, short-range goals

Don't set a goal as vague and large as: "I am going to spend all day Saturday studying!" You will only set yourself up for failure and discouragement. Instead, take the time block that you have scheduled for study and set a reachable study goal (for example: finish reading three sections of chapter seven in my psychology text, or complete one math problem, or write the rough draft of the introduction to my English paper, etc.). Set your goal when you sit down to study but before you begin to work.

Set a goal that you can reach. You may, in fact, do more than your goal but set a reasonable goal even if it seems too easy."

 

Read more here:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/concentration_basic_guidelines/index.html

 

"Control of Study Environment

Studying takes more than just sitting down, opening a textbook, and reviewing notes. If your study environment is not conducive to getting work done, then the retention of information will be severely undermined. Below you will find information on how to choose a study location, structure study time, concentration, retention, and relaxation. All of this will help to control your environment and make it the perfect place for studying."

Read more here:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/control_of_study_environment/index.html

 

Setting Study Goals

Before you begin an assignment, write down on a sheet of paper the time you expect to finish. Setting small goals will make the workload easier to split up and finish. Keep a record of your goal setting. This step will not take much time at all, however, it can be extremely effective. It may put just the slightest bit of pressure on you, enough so that your study behavior will become instantly more efficient.  Keep the record of your goals as a measure of your study efficiency. Try setting slightly higher goals in successive evenings. Don't try to make fantastic increases in rate. Just increase the goal a bit at a time.

Set small, short-range goals for yourself. Divide your assignment into subsections and set a time for when you will have each section finished. If you are doing math, set a time goal for the solution of each problem, if you are reading, set a goal for each page or chapter. You will find that this is a way to increase your ability to study without daydreaming.

Don’t Force Concentration

If your mind wanders, stand up and face away from your books. Don't sit at your desk staring into a book and mumbling about your poor will power. If you do, your book will soon become associated with daydreaming and guilt. If you must daydream, which we all occasionally do, get up and turn around. Don't leave the room, just stand by your desk and daydream while you face away from your assignment. The physical act of standing up helps bring your thinking back to the job. Try it! You'll find that soon just telling yourself, "I should stand up now," will be enough to get you back on the track.

Relax

Relax completely before you start to study. One approach to concentration is to ask yourself, "Does studying and bookwork scare me?" If you have to do something unpleasant, something that you know you may do poorly, how do you react?

You probably put it off as long as possible, find yourself daydreaming, and welcome reasons to stop studying. If you do react this way, you might suffer from learned book-anxiety. The key to breaking this book-anxiety daydream series is learning how to relax. It is almost impossible to feel anxiety when you are physically, deeply, and completely relaxed. Associate the book with relaxation, not with tension and anxiety.

 

Note Taking - The Cornell System

The Cornell system for taking notes is designed to save time and be highly efficient. There is no rewriting or retyping of your notes. It is a "do it right the first time" system.

Preparation

Use a large, loose-leaf notebook. Use only one side of the paper (later, you can lay your notes out to see the direction of a lecture). Draw a vertical line 2.5 inches from the left side of you paper. This is the recall column. Notes will be taken to the right of this margin. Later, key words or phrases can be written in the recall column.

During the Lecture

• Record notes in paragraph form
• Capture general ideas, not illustrative ideas
• Skip lines to show end of ideas or thoughts
• Using abbreviations will save time
• Write legibly

After the Lecture

Read through your notes and make them more legible if necessary. Now, use the recall column. Jot down ideas or key words that give you the idea of the lecture. You will have to reread the lecturer's ideas and reflect in your own words. Cover up the right-hand portion of your notes and recite the general ideas and concepts of the lecture. Overlap your notes showing only recall columns and you have your review.

Read more here:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/note_taking_the_cornell_system/index.html

 

Editing Lecture Notes

There are several good reasons for organizing and reviewing your notes as soon as possible after the lecture. While the lecture is still fresh in your mind, you can fill in facts and examples from memory that you did not have time to write down during the lecture. More over, you can recall what parts of the lecture were unclear to you so that you can consult the lecturer, the graduate assistant, a classmate, your text, or additional readings for further information.

Immediately reviewing notes will result in better retention than reviewing after a longer period of time. Unless a student reviews within 24 hours after the lecture, or at least before the next, retention will drop and result in the student relearning the information rather than reviewing it.

Read more here:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/editing_lecture_notes/index.html

 

 

Constructive Suggestions for Motivation

Read more here:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/constructive_suggestions_for_motivation/index.html

 

Note Taking and In-Class Skills

Read more here:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/note_taking_and_in-class_skills/index.html

 

Remembering

College students are confronted with two types of memory. The first and more common is general memory, or remembering the idea without using the exact words of the book or professor. General memory is called for in all subjects, however, the arts, social sciences, and literature probably make the greatest use of this particular kind of remembering.

The other type of memory is the verbatim memorization of words by which something is expressed. This type of memorization may be called for in all subjects but especially in law, theatre, science, engineering, mathematics, and foreign language where the exact wording of formulas, rules, norms, laws, scripts, or vocabulary must be remembered.

Below are some tips on how to remember things effectively:

Read more here:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/remembering/index.html

 

SQ3R - Reading/Study System

SQ3R is a reading comprehension method named for its five steps: survey, question, read, recite, and review. Follow the steps below to learn how to glean as much information as possible from the text requirements from any class.

Remember: The information you gain from reading is important. If you just “do it,” without learning something, you’re wasting a lot of your time. Train your mind to learn while reading with SQ3R.

SURVEY ­– Gather the information necessary to focus and formulate goals

• Read the title – Help your mind prepare to receive the subject at hand.
• Read the introduction and/or summary – Orient yourself to how each chapter fits the author's purposes, and focus on the author's statement of most important points.
• Notice each boldface heading and subheading – Organize your mind before you begin to read and build a structure for the thoughts and details to come.
• Notice any graphics – Charts, maps, diagrams, etc. are there to make a point. Don't overlook them.
• Notice reading aids – Italics, bold face print, chapter objective, and end-of -chapter questions are all included to help you sort, comprehend, and remember.

QUESTION – Help your mind engage and concentrate

Turn the boldface heading for each section into as many questions as you think will be answered in that section. The better the questions, the better your comprehension is likely to be. You may always add further questions as you proceed. When your mind is actively searching for answers to questions it becomes engaged in learning.

READ - Fill in the information around the mental structures you've been building

Read one section at a time with your questions in mind and look for the answers. Recognize when you need to make up some new questions.

RECITE - Retrain your mind to concentrate and learn as it reads

After each section, stop and recall your questions and see if you can answer them from memory. If not, look back at the text again (as often as necessary), but don't move to the next section until you can recite the answers from the previous one.

REVIEW - Refine your mental organization and begin building memory

Once you've finished the entire chapter using the preceding steps, go back over the questions you create for every heading. See if you can still answer them. If not, look back and refresh your memory and then continue.

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/sq3r_reading-study_system/index.html

 

Strategies for Difficult Questions

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/strategies_for_difficult_questions/index.html

 

Study Environment Analysis

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/study_environment_analysis/index.html

 

Vocabulary - An Ongoing Process

Developing a vocabulary is an ongoing process that continues throughout your life. As you grow, your method of learning and adding to your new vocabulary has slowed. When you were younger you learned something new day in and day out. You kept squeezing every moment of the day into a new and different learning situation. You continually asked questions and drove yourself to learn more. Look at the following examples:

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/vocabulary_an_ongoing_process/index.html

 

Writing Papers

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/writing_papers/index.html

 

Online Study Skills Workshops

Cook Counseling Center provides in depth information on different topics that will improve several crucial aspects of academic strategy and knowledge. These Online Study Skills Workshops gives students the tools they need to study and test better.

Online Study Skills Workshops

• Time Management Strategies
• Improving Test Performance
• SQ3R – Improving Reading Comprehension
• Improving Concentration/Memory

http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/online_study_skills_workshops/index.html

 

The many uses of Vinegar!

45 Uses for Vinegar

1. Freshen up the fridge. Clean the shelves and walls with a solution of half water and half vinegar.

2. Brighten coffee cups and teacups. Gently scrub stains with equal parts vinegar and salt (or baking soda).

3. Eliminate odors. Swab plastic containers with a cloth dampened with vinegar.

4. Kill bathroom germs. Spray full-strength vinegar around the sink and tub. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

5. Save a garment. To remove light scorch marks on fabrics, rub gently with vinegar. Wipe with a clean cloth. This technique also works on antiperspirant stains.

6. Tidy up a toilet. Pour a cup or more of diluted white distilled vinegar into the bowl. Let sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with a toilet brush and flush.

7. Lose the carpet stain. Make a paste of 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and ¼ cup salt or baking soda. Rub into the stain and let dry. Vacuum the residue the next day. (Always test an out-of-sight part of the carpet first.)

8. Renew paint brushes. To remove old paint, place brushes in a pot with vinegar. Soak for an hour, then turn on the stove and bring the vinegar to a simmer. Drain and rinse clean.

9. Wipe off a dirty faucet. To get rid of lime buildup, make a paste of 1 teaspoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons salt. Apply to sink fixtures and rub with a cloth.

10. Stop static cling. Add ½ cup of white distilled vinegar to your wash cycle. The acid reduces static and keeps dryer lint from sticking to your clothes.

11. Make old socks look new. Get the stains out of old socks and sweaty gym clothes by soaking them in a vinegar solution. Add 1 cup of white distilled vinegar to a large pot of water, bring to a boil and drop in the stained clothes. Let them soak overnight, and in the morning stained clothes are fresh and bright.

12. Restore handbags and shoes. Wipe white distilled vinegar on scuffed leather bags and shoes. It will restore their shine and help hide the marks.

13. Banish weeds. Pour white distilled vinegar on the weeds growing in the cracks of your walkway and driveway. Saturate the plant so the vinegar reaches the roots.

14. Liven droopy flowers. Don’t throw out cut flowers once they start to wilt. Instead, add two tablespoons of white vinegar and one teaspoon of sugar to a quart of water. Pour the solution into your vase, and the flowers will perk up.

15. Put an end to itching. Dab a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar on mosquito bites and insect stings. It will stop them from itching and help disinfect the area so they heal faster.

16. Whiten your teeth. Brush your teeth once a week with white distilled vinegar. Dip your toothbrush into the vinegar and brush thoroughly. It will help prevent bad breath, too.

17. Make nail polish last longer. Before you apply your favorite polish, wipe your nails with a cotton ball soaked in white distilled vinegar. The clean surface will help your manicure last.

18. Keep car windows frost-free. Prevent windows from frosting over in a storm by coating them with a solution of three parts white distilled vinegar to one part water. The acidity hinders ice, so you won’t have to wake up early to scrape off your car.

19. Let your dog shine. Spray your dog with one cup white distilled vinegar mixed with one quart water. The solution is a cheap alternative to expensive pet-care products, plus the vinegar will help repel pests like fleas and ticks.

20. Battle litter-box odor. Cat litter can leave behind an unwelcome smell. Eliminate it by pouring a half-inch of white distilled vinegar into the empty litter box. Let stand for 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

21. Kill bacteria in meat. Marinating in vinegar knocks out bacteria and tenderizes the meat. Create a marinade by adding ¼ cup balsamic vinegar for every 2 pounds of meat to your own blend of herbs and spices. Let the meat sit anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours, depending on how strong you want the flavor, then cook it in the morning without rinsing.

22. Prevent cracked eggs. Prevent eggs from cracking as they hard-boil by adding two tablespoons of white vinegar to the water. The eggs will stay intact, and the shells will peel off more easily when you’re ready to eat them.

23. Steam away a microwave mess. Fill a small bowl with equal parts hot water and vinegar, and place it in the microwave on high for 5 minutes. As the steam fills the microwave, it loosens the mess, making clean up a breeze.

24. Repair DVDs. If you have a worn DVD that skips or freezes, wipe it down with white distilled vinegar applied to a soft cloth. Make sure the DVD is completely dry before reinserting it into the player.

25. Get those last drops. If you can’t get that final bit of mayonnaise or salad dressing out of the jar, dribble in a few drops of vinegar. Put the cap on tightly and shake. The remaining condiments will slide out.

26. Rinse fruits and vegetables. Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar to one pint water. Use the mixture to wash fresh fruits and vegetables, then rinse thoroughly. The solution kills more pesticide residue than does pure water.

27. Brighter Easter eggs. Before your kids dye Easter eggs, mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar with ½ cup of hot water, then add food coloring. The vinegar keeps the dye bright and prevents the color from streaking.

28. Loosen a rusted screw. Pour vinegar onto the screw, and it will easily unstick.

29. Remove gum. To remove gum from fabric or hair, heat a small bowl of vinegar in the microwave. Pour the warm vinegar over the gum, saturating the area. The gum will dissolve.

30. Keep cheese from molding. Wrap cheese in a vinegar-soaked cloth, then place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

31. Renew a loofah. Soak your loofah in equal parts vinegar and water for 24 hours to dissolve soap residue, then rinse in cold water.

32. Remove wax. If you get melted candle wax on your wood furniture or floors, gently wipe it away with a cloth soaked in a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water.

33. Take a relaxing bath. Add ½ cup of vinegar to warm bath water for a cheap spa session at home. The vinegar removes dead skin, leaving you feeling soft and smooth.

34. Brighten your hair. Remove hair product buildup by rinsing a tablespoon of vinegar through your hair once a month.

35. Freshen fabrics. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and spritz your home to neutralize odors in fabrics, carpets, shoes or any sprayable surface.

36. Erase crayon. If your kids get crayon marks on the walls or floor, dip a toothbrush in white vinegar and gently scrub. The vinegar breaks down the wax, making for an inexpensive, nontoxic way to clean up after children.

37. Sticky stickers. Don’t scratch at the residue left by stickers or price tags. Instead, apply vinegar to the gunk, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the glue away.

38. Clean the dishwasher and coffee pot. Reduce soap buildup and food residue by pouring a cup of vinegar into your empty dishwasher or coffee pot once a month and letting it run a full cycle.

39. Sanitize pet accidents. You can remove the stain―and smell―of your pet’s accident by mixing ¼ cup vinegar with a quart of water and blotting the mixture onto the mess with a washcloth. Continue dabbing until the spot is gone.

40. Prep for summer grilling. To remove charcoal buildup from your grill, spray white distilled vinegar on balled up aluminum foil and scrub the grate thoroughly.

41. Restore showerhead pressure. If your showerhead gets clogged with mineral deposits, soak it for 15 minutes in a mixture of ½ cup vinegar and 1 quart water.

42. Clean your scissors. When your scissor blades get sticky, wipe them down with a cloth dipped in full-strength white vinegar. Unlike soap and water, vinegar won’t ruin the blades or rust the metal.

43. Unclog drains. For a natural, nontoxic way to clean clogged pipes, pour one cup of baking soda, followed by one cup of white vinegar, down the drain. Let the products bubble and foam, then flush the pipes with a pot of boiling water.

44. Eliminate dandruff. If your scalp is feeling dry or flaky, vinegar can be a simple at-home remedy. Once a week, pour one cup of apple cider vinegar over your scalp, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.

45. Soften your feet. Summer sandals leaving you with cracked heals and calluses? Soak your feet for 20 minutes a day in one part vinegar to two parts warm water. The vinegar removes dead skin, leaving your feet soft and smooth.