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Canny Tip #5: Mastering Revision

Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Jenny in Articles, Canny Tips

A series of eight tips produced by The University of Warwick, are offered as quick reference guides to the simple application of general best practice techniques. Whilst originally developed for students, they could be used by anyone.

Don’t panic! Remember…

• You don’t need to know everything
• You already know more than you think

Plan!

• Plan your time: put together a revision schedule and stick to it, giving yourself time for breaks.
• Pay more attention to your weaker subjects.
• Be realistic: shot but frequent revision sessions are the most effective.

How?

• Make it interesting! Summarise key points using lists, mind maps, key words, images, mnemonics, colours and shapes.
• Write down everything you know. Then check course texts and lecture notes for any missing information before starting the process again.
• Write your final revision notes on a postcard and then take it with you wherever you go.
• Ensure you can work to the clock when you have to by taking past papers.

Hints!

• Remember that your ability to argue, discuss and persuade is just as important as the facts you know.
• Examiners like to see their own name on paper…properly quoted and referenced of course!
• Some revision topics can be used for more than one exam. Keep this in mind when selecting revision topics.

Interested in this topic? Click here for other related content. Also see our Revision Guide section.

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