...When reading “Science of Memory-for studying and for life”, this made me think of different methods I use that are helpful to me when I need to study new material. The article talks about a process with 4 different steps organizing, encoding, rehearsing, and retrieving. I do not use all 4 but all could be helpful when learning. Organization is the first step I use to memorize any new material. Notes will not help anymore if they are poorly written on not well organized. You should arrange material so it’s easy for you to review and understand it. Experimenting with different organizational techniques will also help you find an approach that is helpful to you. Encoding is another helpful step of the process. To help your memory process try to pay attention to one thing, do not split your attention with different issues. Talk about key information that needs to be remembered. When you process the information think about it and truly process it, use mental pictures if possible to “double-encode” the information. Next is rehearsing this is the step I mostly use. Some people find it helpful to rewrite notes as a form of rehearsing. I personally take flash cards and put key information on them I’m not too sure about and study from them. Study groups can also help people rehearse, just seeing how someone else interrupted the learning material. When reading the material ask yourself questions, “what did I just read”, “what does this mean”, also test yourself on the information you...
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...Monday, 01 December 2008 00:42 With many habits, the sooner you start practicing and developing good habits, the better chance you will have that you will continue with them. We all know that good study habits are essential to educational success. Good study habits are an important part of any student's success. We probably can diminish the academic dishonesty by promoting good study habits with students, and letting the students know that good study habits are very important when it comes to school. Still, even procrastination can be overcome with proper study habits, and improving your study habits is the key to better studying. Good study habits are a great tool to have in the toolbox of life. Many of the tips for success for online students are the same as those for students in an onsite classroom. Consider asking your school's student council to take on a study tips project. Following a few simple study tips can help students effectively learn new concepts and theories. There have been numerous published tips students can use as a guide for good study habits. A good way to stay organized is to use folders so you child can keep his/her assignments until needed and it is a great way of staying organized. Once children reach the grades where homework and tests are part of the curriculum, there are many things parents can do to encourage good study habits. An effective way to study is to study before and while you do the homework. A little amount of homework may help elementary...
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...Scientific research has provided us with a number of ways to get the learning juices flowing, none of which involve paying money for good grades. And most smart teachers know this, even without scientific proof. 1. Fine-tune the challenge. We’re most motivated to learn when the task before us is matched to our level of skill: not so easy as to be boring, and not so hard as to be frustrating. Deliberately fashion the learning exercise so that students are working at the very edge of your abilities, and keep upping the difficulty as they improve. 2. Start with the question, not the answer. Memorizing information is boring. Discovering the solution to a puzzle is invigorating. Present material to be learned not as a fait accompli, but as a live question begging to be explored. 3. Encourage students to beat their personal best. Some learning tasks, like memorizing the multiplication table or a list of names or facts, are simply not interesting in themselves. Generate motivation by encouraging students to compete against themselves: run through the material once to establish a baseline, then keep track of how much they improve (in speed, in accuracy) each time. 4. Connect abstract learning to concrete situations. Adopt the case-study method that has proven so effective for business, medical and law school students: apply abstract theories and concepts to a real-world scenario, using these formulations to analyze and make sense of situations involving real people...
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...Assessment Criteria - Task 2 - Written Assignment Course Title: | | Module Title: | | Level: | | Assessment Title: | | Weighted: | | Assessmentcriteria | Below 40% | 40% - 49% | 50% - 59% | 60% - 69% | 70% and over | Relevance and scope of subject material. | A significant amount of the subject material lacks relevance to the question set and/or an answer with too narrow a focus. | A satisfactory answer to the question, although lacks full coverage of all areas. | Answers the question explicitly and provides a reasonable knowledge of the topic. | Answers the question well and makes good use of information sources and course materials | An excellent answer with comprehensive coverage of relevant areas with evidence of additional research and reading | Definition of relevant concepts and principles | Lacks definition/explanation of relevant concepts and principles | Has basic definitions | Detailed definition of some relevant concepts and principles. | Detailed definition of all major concepts and principles | Thorough explanations of all relevant concepts and principles. | Theoretical analysis | Descriptive coverage of issues, not all of which are relevant to the task set. Little or no attempt at evaluation. Few or no theoretical frameworks discussed. | Satisfactory standard of theoretical analysis. Includes some relevant theoretical frameworks. Evaluation is limited. | A good standard of analysis and evaluation of most issues. A broad knowledge of theoretical...
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...The psychology of hobbies (The connection between hobbies and personalities) By M.Farouk Radwan, MSc. Miscellaneous 2 The psychology of hobbies Why do people have different hobbies? Why do some people have strange ones? Why would someone collect stamps or watch horror movies? Each single action that a person takes reflects his psychological makeup and hobbies are no different. Some people say that humans develop hobbies in order to get a relief from the stressful world they live in and while this fact is 100% true still it didn't explain why each person decides to get rid of that stress in a different way? Hobbies reflect the inner most desires of people, help them fulfill their unmet needs and make them feel special as you will see in the next few lines. The connection between hobbies and personalities Here are few reasons that motivate people to develop certain hobbies. 1) Compensation: Many people develop certain hobbies to compensate for certain unsatisfied emotional needs. A guy who felt powerless during his childhood might suddenly find himself in love with martial arts. By becoming more powerful that person can satisfy the emotional hunger for power he developed earlier in his childhood. That's also the reason why some of those who got bullied as children become famous fighters when they grow up. (see also How childhood experiences affect adulthood) 2) Support a certain identity: Sometimes the main reason a person develops a certain hobby is to protect a certain identity...
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...PART I. PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group: 1. A. southern B. northern C. mouths D. months 2. A. have B. many C. shadow D. thank 3. A.exhibition B. exhaust C. exhibit D. exist II. Choose the word that has the stress on a different syllable from the rest in each group. 1. A. economic B. introduce C. religion D. souvenir 2. A. recommend B .spectator C. individual D. unexpected PART II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. I. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. Who was the first American person __________________ on the moon? A. walking B. who walks C. walked D. to walk 2. The roof was damaged and water ___________________ from the ceiling in wet weather. A. spilled B. dripped C. drained D. dropped 3. The newspaper did not mention the __________________ of the damge caused by the fire. A. charged B. fined C. punished D. ordered 4. You can take a bus ________________ you don’t mind waiting. A. except B. unless C. provided D. whether 5. Don’t worry about the lunch! I’ll _____________ to it. A. succeed B. apply C. devote D. see 6. After leaving school, Nigel decided to __________________ in the army. A. enlist B. enroll C. register D. sign 7. He was a generous friend, but as a businessman he drove a hard ___________. A. bargain B. affair C. contract D. deal 8. Some people enjoy training, for others it is only a ___________...
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...Studying locally and studying overseas The advantages and disadvantages of studying locally and studying overseas have long been discussed especially among high school graduates. The options available to pursue further in studies and the choices made will contribute to how a particular individual’s future is shaped. Both studying locally and studying overseas have their ups and downs that could benefit students or causes challenges for them. Studying locally and studying overseas can be compared in terms of cost of living, academic benefits, language and more. First and foremost, the cost of living of studying overseas is higher especially in well-developed countries. With a present low Ringgit Malaysia currency value, it should be tougher for students to meet the basic needs in countries like the United States and Australia. The fees for college itself is already expensive and this does not yet include the expenditure for accommodation, food and transportation. Contradictory, studying locally is much cheaper. Moreover, the presence of government universities help student to pay cheaper college fees. Even if the students don’t study in a government college or university, there are quite a high number of financial aids being provided as loans or scholarships. The expenditure for accommodation, transportation, and basic needs are also cheaper. Furthermore, studying overseas allows the opportunity to travel providing students with new and more experiences. Students get to see...
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...| | | | | | | | Theories of Leadership Management Topics | | Theories of leadershipLeadership has been described as the �process of social influence in which one person is able to enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task� [1]. A definition more inclusive of followers comes from Alan Keith of Genentech who said "Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen." [2] Students of leadership have produced theories involving traits [3], situational interaction, function, behavior, power, vision and values [4], charisma, and intelligence among others.Trait theoryTrait theory tries to describe the types of behavior and personality tendencies associated with effective leadership. This is probably the first academic theory of leadership. Ronald Heifetz (1994) traces the trait theory approach back to the nineteenth-century tradition of associating the history of society to the history of great men.[5] Thomas Carlyle can be considered one of the pioneers of the trait theory. In On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic History (1841) he used such approach to identify the talents, skills and physical characteristics of men who arose to power.Proponents of the trait approach usually list leadership qualities, assuming certain traits or characteristics will tend to lead to effective leadership. Shelley Kirkpatrick and Edwin A. Locke (1991) exemplify the trait theory...
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...Fall 2015 TERM PROJECT ASSIGNMENT [pic] Objectives The assignment's objective is to gain experience in software engineering practices. Project The project will be chosen by each group from one of the project descriptions in the attached “Project Proposals” document. The names and numbers of group members along with the project topic that is chosen must be submitted under the heading Projects Groups and Topics Assignment on the moodle page of the course by 8.10.2015 by each team. The project will be undertaken in teams consisting of three or four members. All the members must belong to the same lab group. 1 Expected Work The teams should apply waterfall process model. They are free to use any tool or report format that may be preferred for its being very suitable for the teams specific task. For example teams may add a data flow diagram or even a flowchart to their analysis or design if they think they are necessary to get the job done. “Getting the job done” is however a strict requirement and it is expected from the team as a pay-back of the freedom that they have been granted. You will frequently find the instructors act as customers who even do not know what exactly they should expect from the project, or in general from software or computers. On the other hand the team should be motivated to discover and demonstrate what the project may do for the end users. The teams must perform all kinds of research including moving...
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...people's standard of living increase,they often think about improving their knowledge for a better life.To do that,they choose to study in developed contries where they can get progressive education.However,everything has its advantages and disadvantages,so studying abroad is not an exeptation. In my opinion, I think studying abroad is the beat way to improve ourselve.As you know, there are obvious advantages to study abroad. Fristly, We have chance to improve our language. I think nothing is better than to learn language with the native speakers.Because we can practise with the local people what we study at school, so it is very useful to improve our listening and speaking skills.It also offer chances to discover the new cultures,way of thinking,history,customs and lifestyles. Futhermore, we have opportunities to study the new technologies and most recent science achivements.In addition, we are equipped with the valuaable and updated knowledge which may help us find jobs easily after graduating. However, studying abroad is often expensive.We have to pay not only for our school fees but also for our living cost.Therefore, finance may become the biggest problem. Consequently, it distracts our mind from studying to earning money. Last but not least,adapting to a new environment is e real challenge for every foreign student.While changing the weather can affect our health,different cultures and customs may influence our mind and make us become less confident or even...
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...Studying Religion Studying Religion Studying religions is going to be very informing since I don't follow any religion in my life. Understanding how and what each religion believes and why is going to be fascinating. I do know there is a God. I know there is a book of stories to help follow your God and way of life, and to also pass on stories of the past. It appears that each religion is a way for those following it to answers the unanswerable questions in life. Why are we here, what do we do here, why do people suffer, why do we die, these are a few issues I believe people pursue religion. Some religions tell you to live a certain way and have guidelines for you to follow. Some have you sacrifice a living thing for God. So how do you decide which religion to believe? You can support your tribe, family, or country and believe in the same as everyone else. You can study religions as this course will have us to, and find a better understanding of a God and which you have a closer connection with. Some choose to praise from home or with family and friends. Well, others have a set day and time to gather together in church. Christianity and Islam both recognize Jesus as a great prophet. Where Judaism has no similarities to Christianity. The difference is a part of religions that has puzzled me, how can some have similarities and other seem to be in a world of their own. How can the "Book of God" change over time? Why did stories change or fail to make the first cut? How is...
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...Topic Area: Education Title: Does studying abroad provide better opportunities? General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that studying abroad provides better opportunities. Central Idea/ Thesis Statement: Studying abroad can provide better opportunities because it can yield academic benefits, provide social and cultural benefits and enhance employment opportunities. Organizational Pattern: Problem-Solution I INTRODUCTION (Problem) A. Attention Getter: Have you ever dreams of studying overseas, mix with other people from the other countries from all over the world? I am sure all of you want to study abroad but don’t have that opportunity. Well, what makes a difference between students studying abroad and students studying at local universities? Nowadays, a difference we can see are employment opportunities for student studying abroad is higher compared to employment opportunities for students from local universities. B. Tie to the audience/reason to listen: Students like us will graduate a few years more, and during that time we will find that it is not easy to seek for a job. Today’s job market for graduating students is extremely competitive. You’re not only competing for jobs with students from your university or your country but you’re competing with students from across the world. C. Credibility Statement: Once students complete their education abroad, they’ll possibly have very high profiled jobs in well known organizations. Based...
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...Studying Abroad “One’s destination is never a place but a new way of seeing things.” Henry Miller. This quote is an expression of my opinion about studying abroad. I have dreamed about travelling to different country, studying there and meeting new people. I had an image about it in my mind that was full of nothing but excitement. In fact, studying abroad is a great chance to discover a new life and challenge myself to fit into it. Now after a year and half of studying in the United States I can say that it was one of my best decisions. I am learning lots of things from it, not only about school subjects, but about myself and life. Studying abroad is an open door for discovery, maturity and acceptance. Studying abroad helped me discover the strong relationship between me and my family. When I used to be with my family, I did not imagine how life is going to be away from them until I traveled to the US. I am now more aware of the value of being around my family, sharing stories at the end of the day or going into a conflict about silly things. Likewise, I understand the necessity of my mother's warm hug and sweet kisses every day. Also, as an international student I am missing a lot of family events back in my home. For instance, my only sister was pregnant a couple months ago. My mind was with her all the time, and each time she would not answer her phone I would think that something bad happened either to her or to the baby. Later on she gave...
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...Overseas Studying Winifred Mark King Class 2 June 8, 2011 Abstract This paper maintains that Chinese students can benefit a lot from studying in America. The paper will prove this statement by introducing the benefits that Chinese students want to and could get from studying in America. It contends further by analyzing with what advantages America could be the first choice, which also do students’ good. It concludes that either from students or America’s aspect, Chinese students can obtain lots of benefits from studying in America. The arguments will be supported by researches, facts and data. Outline Thesis: Chinese undergraduates could benefit a lot from studying in America. Introduction: Ⅰ. The favorable conditions provided by America in Chinese students’ view. A. The optimal way to learn English B. More convenient to visit America C. Increases life experience D. More job opportunities E. To be cross-cultural roles Ⅱ. The advantages America has A. The best education level B. Flexible education systems C. Impeccable scholarship system Conclusion: Overseas studying To be subjective, studying abroad is a serious decision to both individual and his whole family. Since the policy of reform and opening, the quantity of Chinese students heading to America is soaring high. Why more and more Chinese undergraduates go to the US? What’s the benefit for them? And what can they...
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...Studying Religion REL/134 June 29, 2015 Studying Religion Components of Religion are expansive inside of one viewpoint with a composed gathering of convictions with distinctive implications. Contingent upon an individual’s religious faith, this individual will rise above their convictions within their own power. There is no distinction amongst the natural and supernatural, and amongst beings and non-beings (Molloy, 2013). When an individual decides to practice a religion this can be of many choices, such as Judaism, Christianity, or Muslim. In Judaism religion, Jewish believe in Yahweh, Christians believe in God the creator of the universe, and Muslims believe in Muhammad a prophet from God. For a long time the practice of any religion has transcended above from era to era there are numerous practices, which occur today. The outside appearances of religions for example structures, artifacts, and rituals will illustrate how each religion contains their own attributes that differs from other forms of religion. Although, in some characteristics of worship, especially in the sense of spiritual occurrences all religions do share similar essentials in their faith that progresses beyond any individual’s everyday learnings, and it is impossible to be illustrated through language. According to Molloy “scholars that individuals ordinarily call religions manifest to some point following the eight elements” (Molloy, 2013). These eight elements are a belief system, community...
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