There are a lot of great resources online, but the big question is how do you use them effectively? One of the main things that comes with using online resources effectively is reading comprehension. Taking notes while reading is always helpful. Jot down the key points Try highlighting and marking up the document if that is an option. Microsoft Edge has a tool to highlight and write on webpages, Onenote allows you to expedite documents to a file and write on them, there’s Google Docs, and Word. Basically, your set for all your note taking needs as long as you have Microsoft Office or a Google account (free by the way). After you’ve taken care of the note taking, be sure to review, review, review! Information is stored in your short term memory at first exposure. It takes time and practice to make those facts and figures a long term memory thing. Avoid distractions (aka close that Twitter tab) because we all know that 5 minute Twitter feed check turns into two hours of checking out the drama between one celebrity or another in the age we live in. So we have three things: take notes, highlight/ mark it up, and review.
Great way to use a hook in order to get your reader interested in your blog! I think you made a really valid point about short and long term memory. It takes time and practice for concepts to become stained in our long term memory. So “practice” is a study tip that I believe is invaluable! Way to reinforce the takeaways from your post at the end; take notes, highlight, and review, three great tips for college success