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What is the best way to study? Take notes as you read?
What is the best way to take notes?


My first course was pretty simple, now I'm taking a Human Anatomy course and I'm reading the chapters over and over and still cannot complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.

I've not studied in 20 yrs............keep in mind, I'm old

I expect Stefa and Samoth to tell me how to be a brainiac
 
blueta2 said:
What is the best way to study? Take notes as you read?
What is the best way to take notes?


My first course was pretty simple, now I'm taking a Human Anatomy course and I'm reading the chapters over and over and still cannot complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.

I've not studied in 20 yrs............keep in mind, I'm old

I expect Stefa and Samoth to tell me how to be a brainiac
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first go to the table of contents and break down the chapters and subchapters covered. as you take notes, condense them into the appropriate places in the chapters, subchapters, etc. Keep condensing so that you get a big picture and deep understanding of the subject matter. Use the outlines to study. I did this throughout HS, undergrad and law school and did very well.
 
blueta2 said:
What is the best way to study? Take notes as you read?
What is the best way to take notes?


My first course was pretty simple, now I'm taking a Human Anatomy course and I'm reading the chapters over and over and still cannot complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.

I've not studied in 20 yrs............keep in mind, I'm old

I expect Stefa and Samoth to tell me how to be a brainiac
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Everyone learns different. If I read a book and then you ask me what it's about I couldn't tell you.

Taking notes as you read is a good idea, how to do that I have no idea.

Do they have a type of CD rom that goes along with the book? That always helped me.

I am studying for a Series 24 license and I can't stand reading through all of that garbage, I am literally falling asleep after 4 pages.
 
heatherrae said:
first go to the table of contents and break down the chapters and subchapters covered. as you take notes, condense them into the appropriate places in the chapters, subchapters, etc. Keep condensing so that you get a big picture and deep understanding of the subject matter. Use the outlines to study. I did this throughout HS, undergrad and law school and did very well.
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so are you a brainiac, student, or geek?;)
 
it really depends on the individual.

I like to simply pay attention to lectures and not take notes, then I'd review professional class notes (more colleges have these available for sale) or other reference material after the fact.

If I am reading, I'll take notes or highlight parts I think are important.
 
heatherrae said:
first go to the table of contents and break down the chapters and subchapters covered. as you take notes, condense them into the appropriate places in the chapters, subchapters, etc. Keep condensing so that you get a big picture and deep understanding of the subject matter. Use the outlines to study. I did this throughout HS, undergrad and law school and did very well.
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ohhhh, I like that. I'm going to do that. Thanks :-)
 
Kudos to want to know how to study / learn. Few realize that in itself is a skill.

School is 90% memorizing stuff, then spitting it out in exams. Few emphasis on skills, and why 4 years of educationm, and you still only get $35k in corporate america.

Wanna learn? Start with picking something you're passionate about. Okay, now when hearing - JOT DOWN important stuff that you can read up later. Ex:

Pick3 went to amsterdame. Age 19.
Got sex change.
Won beauty pageant.
Hooked on meth.
Does porn.

Instead of writing down paragraphs of it. This frees up your attention to FOCUS on what the teacher is saying (hence why you're even there in class and not at home reading books). Then later on - review your poinmt form notes, and then read books to learn more asbout them and write more detailed notes.

Exam time: Make cheat sheet of all the major points you need to know, master them - then walk in, blaze the exam, get your 99%, then focus on acquirinhg skills so yo'ure not stuck making $35k with a $100k student loan bill.

r
 
Chocolate_Thunder said:
Everyone learns different. If I read a book and then you ask me what it's about I couldn't tell you.

Taking notes as you read is a good idea, how to do that I have no idea.

Do they have a type of CD rom that goes along with the book? That always helped me.

I am studying for a Series 24 license and I can't stand reading through all of that garbage, I am literally falling asleep after 4 pages.
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I do fall asleep when I read sometimes.
And yes, the book came with a cd. I was going to listen to it after a full read of the book.
 
Lestat said:
it really depends on the individual.

I like to simply pay attention to lectures and not take notes, then I'd review professional class notes (more colleges have these available for sale) or other reference material after the fact.

If I am reading, I'll take notes or highlight parts I think are important.
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I'm big on highlighting, but this course is a private course done with a private tutor.
I retain info pretty well, it's just that there is SO MUCH material to remember I can't seem to stack it all up in the old brain.
 
blueta2 said:
I'm big on highlighting, but this course is a private course done with a private tutor.
I retain info pretty well, it's just that there is SO MUCH material to remember I can't seem to stack it all up in the old brain.
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that is where organizing it into categories and chunks helps me.
 
Razorguns said:
Kudos to want to know how to study / learn. Few realize that in itself is a skill.

School is 90% memorizing stuff, then spitting it out in exams. Few emphasis on skills, and why 4 years of educationm, and you still only get $35k in corporate america.

Wanna learn? Start with picking something you're passionate about. Okay, now when hearing - JOT DOWN important stuff that you can read up later. Ex:

Pick3 went to amsterdame. Age 19.
Got sex change.
Won beauty pageant.
Hooked on meth.
Does porn.

Instead of writing down paragraphs of it. This frees up your attention to FOCUS on what the teacher is saying (hence why you're even there in class and not at home reading books). Then later on - review your poinmt form notes, and then read books to learn more asbout them and write more detailed notes.

Exam time: Make cheat sheet of all the major points you need to know, master them - then walk in, blaze the exam, get your 99%, then focus on acquirinhg skills so yo'ure not stuck making $35k with a $100k student loan bill.

r
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goodness, I need to take notes for this post.haha!

I am totally passionate about the degree I want but like I said above, there is no formal classes. It's all done with a private tutor.

I like the jotting down important stuff in small doses. Not sure that's so simple with Human Anatomy, but I can try.


Studying really is a skill. I forgot how hard it was to study. My mind was also a lot sharper 25 yrs ago.



Thanks
 
Oh and I won't have 100K in loans, but the entire 2 yr program will cost me more than if I went to med school. My school is private and if I went to University here to get a medical degree, by the end of it all I would be out less than 15 grand
 
Depending on what you study, RG is only partially correct. In the more understanding-based areas of physical and some biological sciences and math, memorization is worthless. Anything that would need memorizing is given to you, even at exams. But I don't think this is representative of most areas of study.

You mention anatomy/physiology... that's mostly memorization. I can't help with that kind of thing much, as I suck at memorizing anything. Personally, knowing the Latin or Greek origins of the words helps me.

Reading the chapters before lecture can help, as you will be able to follow along during lecture easier, and devote more mental energy to understanding rather than being introduced to something completely new.

Know the profs style and preference. Do they go by the text or their own material they cover in class? What are they focusing on for the course? What is their teaching style?

Some courses focus on reading and knowing the material, and some purely on doing problems (examples of the latter would be organic chemistry and anything physics or math based). Figure out what is important to spend your study time doing.

External sources can be a big help, too. Schaum's, REA's, Cliff's, etc. You can also check online for a student solution manual if it's available for the text.

As far as how to study, everyone's different. Learn what works for you. It might take some trial and error -- don't worry, it's normal. A good book on studying would be "What Smart Students Know".



:cow:
 
heatherrae said:
first go to the table of contents and break down the chapters and subchapters covered. as you take notes, condense them into the appropriate places in the chapters, subchapters, etc. Keep condensing so that you get a big picture and deep understanding of the subject matter. Use the outlines to study. I did this throughout HS, undergrad and law school and did very well.
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+1
I would have to agree with this as well, basically how I study...
If you can see the overall patterns that are developing and really understand the mechanisms... than you are good to go for life.
I love the avi...
very sexy.
 
samoth said:
Depending on what you study, RG is only partially correct. In the more understanding-based areas of physical and some biological sciences and math, memorization is worthless. Anything that would need memorizing is given to you, even at exams. But I don't think this is representative of most areas of study.

You mention anatomy/physiology... that's mostly memorization. I can't help with that kind of thing much, as I suck at memorizing anything. Personally, knowing the Latin or Greek origins of the words helps me.

Reading the chapters before lecture can help, as you will be able to follow along during lecture easier, and devote more mental energy to understanding rather than being introduced to something completely new.

Know the profs style and preference. Do they go by the text or their own material they cover in class? What are they focusing on for the course? What is their teaching style?

Some courses focus on reading and knowing the material, and some purely on doing problems (examples of the latter would be organic chemistry and anything physics or math based). Figure out what is important to spend your study time doing.

External sources can be a big help, too. Schaum's, REA's, Cliff's, etc. You can also check online for a student solution manual if it's available for the text.

As far as how to study, everyone's different. Learn what works for you. It might take some trial and error -- don't worry, it's normal. A good book on studying would be "What Smart Students Know".



:cow:
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thanks Stefka's future hubby ;-)

I'll check out that book. I'm not great at memorizing but better and understand and using association.
Since there are no classes with this, I need to promt my tutor to give me more of his time.
 
-Ariel- said:
+1
I would have to agree with this as well, basically how I study...
If you can see the overall patterns that are developing and really understand the mechanisms... than you are good to go for life.
I love the avi...
very sexy.
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Thanks :-)

I never had a pattern of study. I was just "smarter" when I was in school 20 yrs ago and just had more stamina. Now I need to almost relearn how to learn
 
PICK3 said:
When possible, incorporate mnemonics while studying Human Anatomy.

For example:

heart valves​
= All Patient Take Meds
A= Aortic
P= Pulmonary
T = Tricuspid
M = Mitral


Bones of the Wrist​
​

Some Lovers Try Positions That They Cannot Handle

S=Scaphoid
L=Lunate
T=Triquetrum
P=Pisiform
T=Trapezium
T=Trapezoid
C=Capitate
H=Hamate

MedicalMnemonics.com | Search | Most Popular Filters

Medical Mnemonics

All Medical Mnemonics From RxPG
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WOW, this is great! And you thought all those xannies would eat your brain...hahha

Thanks mucho amigo
 
It depends, and everyone is different.

For memorization - I need to write the stuff over and over and over. So I make lists and flash cards and outlines. The writing is what keeps it in my head.

For actual understanding - I read a lot and think about the subject matter a lot and talk about the subject matter a lot. So if you can find a study friend that might be helpful. You can get each other all excited about what you're learning.
 
blueta2 said:
What is the best way to study? Take notes as you read?
What is the best way to take notes?


My first course was pretty simple, now I'm taking a Human Anatomy course and I'm reading the chapters over and over and still cannot complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.

I've not studied in 20 yrs............keep in mind, I'm old

I expect Stefa and Samoth to tell me how to be a brainiac
Click to expand...

depends on how you learn best. everyone is a little different. for me, i read and take notes and highlight information as Im reading. i have to write stuff down to get it. my reading comprehension is horrendous. which is weird, cuz IM a total genius.
 
For me, I learn best by speaking out load.

I'm assuming you have several diagrams that you are memorizing. Read each label out loud. Focus on pronouncing the word correctly. Form a sentence with the word. Say the word to your self a few times, without looking at it. Then write the word down, as you are saying it out loud. - Kinetic, Audio, Visual learning all wrapped into one!

Reading the text out loud is also very good. It makes it impossible to haze over and start scanning the words, or not paying attention.

Then, when you think you have a good understanding of the material. Try and teach someone else what you have learned.
 
Everyone has to find their own way to learn, or at least thats what I believe. Im about to go into my junior year of college and here are some things I noticed. Adderal is an amazing drug but also heavily abused/overprescribed. Writing notes helps some while others, such as myself, learn better actually hearing a story or explanation to get an understanding of the material. Experiment and see what works for you. My GPA first semester was a 2.75 or something like that and now with a few methods used together as well as occasionally taking adderal (4 people in my family have ADD) I have pulled it up to a 3.8. Look online theres a ton of studying methods on thousands of websites.
 
For memorising all of the new anatomical terms - anatomy colouring book (seriously)

For comprehension of the topic, if you don't understand it from the textbook you have, go to another source, find a author/textbook that is easier for you to follow. This can make a HUGE difference in being able to retain information, being able to understand it.
 
blueta2 said:
What is the best way to study? Take notes as you read?
What is the best way to take notes?


My first course was pretty simple, now I'm taking a Human Anatomy course and I'm reading the chapters over and over and still cannot complete the exercises at the end of each chapter.

I've not studied in 20 yrs............keep in mind, I'm old

I expect Stefa and Samoth to tell me how to be a brainiac
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chew gum while you study.. as well as when you take a test.. can't find the article, but it showed 12% increase in test scores..
 
Tatyana said:
For memorising all of the new anatomical terms - anatomy colouring book (seriously)

For comprehension of the topic, if you don't understand it from the textbook you have, go to another source, find a author/textbook that is easier for you to follow. This can make a HUGE difference in being able to retain information, being able to understand it.
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I need to use this book since it's the assigned book for the course.
But I see what you're saying, just the thought of reading MORE books makes me nuts.

The coloring book is a great idea but it's also a physiology course so it's the dynamics are more than the anatomy
 
Stefka said:
What about the dry erase board!!!
I am jealous of your dry erase board.
Everyone in this thread should get a dry erase board.
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LOL, I bought them for one exam can you believe that???? I did really poorly on my first pathology exam of second semester, and then just mediocre on the second one (there are 3), so I had to rock my last one. I studied more for that one exam than all of medical school combined and pulled off a 96, and a B in the class. LOLOLOL
 
Hmmm... Where to start?

1) Pre-read before class. Don't go into great detail or try to tackle it all -- just get familiar with the general info. Don't use class as your first time to see specific material.

2) Get to class a few minutes early every day. Get settled-in and comfortable. Review where you left-off last time in your notes.

3) Don't transcribe what's on the board or what's on his charts. Read everything and write it in your notes your own way. If he's doing a chemical reaction, reverse the order or the products. If he's listing structures, write them in an order that's more meaningful to you.

4) Fit things into organizational taxonomies. If there are five reactions to learn, but two are just variations of each other, learn them that way.

5) Write everything multiple times. Your exams are written, right? Then write as you study as if you're doing it for the exam.

6) Study and practice problems like you would for the exam. Use the same pen or pencil. Sit upright (none of this couch studying).

That's all I got for now. Good luck!
 
chris302001 said:
LOL, I bought them for one exam can you believe that???? I did really poorly on my first pathology exam of second semester, and then just mediocre on the second one (there are 3), so I had to rock my last one. I studied more for that one exam than all of medical school combined and pulled off a 96, and a B in the class. LOLOLOL
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I'm not kidding...I am inspired...My walls will be covered in dry erase boards by Thanksgiving.
 
Smurfy said:
depends on how you learn best. everyone is a little different. for me, i read and take notes and highlight information as Im reading. i have to write stuff down to get it. my reading comprehension is horrendous. which is weird, cuz IM a total genius.
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lol, you see that's it, I'm a total genius as well but it's like i get all uptight when stuff is not making sense.
I highlight, but I never write shit down. I just think my brain will recall everything.
Now I'm into the real formal medical stuff and I panic

I'm going to write it all down

thanks
 
Jocques Straap said:
For me, I learn best by speaking out load.

I'm assuming you have several diagrams that you are memorizing. Read each label out loud. Focus on pronouncing the word correctly. Form a sentence with the word. Say the word to your self a few times, without looking at it. Then write the word down, as you are saying it out loud. - Kinetic, Audio, Visual learning all wrapped into one!

Reading the text out loud is also very good. It makes it impossible to haze over and start scanning the words, or not paying attention.

Then, when you think you have a good understanding of the material. Try and teach someone else what you have learned.
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Great advice, I sometimes read out loud. Of course when I know something, I am so friggin self cenetered I make everything about me and talk about it over and over. So that part is NOT a problem...haha!
 
blueta2 said:
lol, you see that's it, I'm a total genius as well but it's like i get all uptight when stuff is not making sense.
I highlight, but I never write shit down. I just think my brain will recall everything.
Now I'm into the real formal medical stuff and I panic

I'm going to write it all down

thanks
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If you were a genius, you'd write shit down.
 
mrplunkey said:
Hmmm... Where to start?

1) Pre-read before class. Don't go into great detail or try to tackle it all -- just get familiar with the general info. Don't use class as your first time to see specific material.

2) Get to class a few minutes early every day. Get settled-in and comfortable. Review where you left-off last time in your notes.

3) Don't transcribe what's on the board or what's on his charts. Read everything and write it in your notes your own way. If he's doing a chemical reaction, reverse the order or the products. If he's listing structures, write them in an order that's more meaningful to you.

4) Fit things into organizational taxonomies. If there are five reactions to learn, but two are just variations of each other, learn them that way.

5) Write everything multiple times. Your exams are written, right? Then write as you study as if you're doing it for the exam.

6) Study and practice problems like you would for the exam. Use the same pen or pencil. Sit upright (none of this couch studying).

That's all I got for now. Good luck!
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so sleeping with the teacher is not an option?

;-)








There are no formal classes, I'm doing this with a private school and a private tutor. Hence why I'll be in the poor house after this is all said and done.
I would sleep with my tutor but I think he's gay ;-)
 
blueta2 said:
so sleeping with the teacher is not an option?

;-)








There are no formal classes, I'm doing this with a private school and a private tutor. Hence why I'll be in the poor house after this is all said and done.
I would sleep with my tutor but I think he's gay ;-)
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Sleeping with the teacher is always the first option!
 
blueta2 said:
I need to use this book since it's the assigned book for the course.
But I see what you're saying, just the thought of reading MORE books makes me nuts.

The coloring book is a great idea but it's also a physiology course so it's the dynamics are more than the anatomy
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There is also the physiology colouring book.

I realise there are assigned books, however, picking up a really dead easy overview of the topic, or doing a search on the internet for things like haemoglobin dissociation curves (or whatever it is you have a hard time wrapping your brain around), and finding really easy write-ups or cartoons, makes it so much easier.

Mr.Plunkey has awesome suggestions.

I would also recommend re-writing the notes you take in class that evening.
 
Tatyana said:
There is also the physiology colouring book.

I realise there are assigned books, however, picking up a really dead easy overview of the topic, or doing a search on the internet for things like haemoglobin dissociation curves (or whatever it is you have a hard time wrapping your brain around), and finding really easy write-ups or cartoons, makes it so much easier.

Mr.Plunkey has awesome suggestions.

I would also recommend re-writing the notes you take in class that evening.
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I'm going to check that out...thanks much :-)
 
blueta2 said:
ok, so in your professional opinion, Should I see an Osteo or a Chiro?
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well.......I'm biased, AND I've never been to a chiro.

1) I can attest to the amazing abilities and incredible comprehension of what is going on for the osteopath.

2) Osteopath's can recognize viscerosomatic reflexes and I dont know if chiro's are trained in that.

But seriously, its too bad you live so far away. I do free treatments all the time.
 
chris302001 said:
well.......I'm biased, AND I've never been to a chiro.

1) I can attest to the amazing abilities and incredible comprehension of what is going on for the osteopath.

2) Osteopath's can recognize viscerosomatic reflexes and I dont know if chiro's are trained in that.

But seriously, its too bad you live so far away. I do free treatments all the time.
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I would LOVE THAT!
There is so much back and forth about chronic illness and whether a osteo or a chiro is more of a benefit.
I have insurace and both would be paid in full, but don't want to try both.

I believe an osteo is best because it's less trauma on the body when the body is already out of balance with an illness.
 
Tatyana said:
There is also the physiology colouring book.

I realise there are assigned books, however, picking up a really dead easy overview of the topic, or doing a search on the internet for things like haemoglobin dissociation curves (or whatever it is you have a hard time wrapping your brain around), and finding really easy write-ups or cartoons, makes it so much easier.

Mr.Plunkey has awesome suggestions.

I would also recommend re-writing the notes you take in class that evening.
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That is great advice. Always worked for me, and I freaking hate studying.
 
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