Effective Study Skills and Academic Writing

These flashcards focus on key concepts related to effective study skills and academic writing techniques as discussed in Dr. Hisham Alshaikhli's lecture.

Studying is a __ that is not related to intelligence or genetics.

skill

Successful students review their notes __ each class for reinforcement.

immediately after

Repeated exposure to material aids in storing it in __ memory.

long-term

To improve as a visual learner, one should use __ in their notes.

colour

Aural learners can benefit from __ their textbook reading.

tape recording

Read handouts and __ to improve as a read and write learner.

books

Hands-on learners benefit from being __ while studying.

physically active

Effective study strategies involve taking responsibility and keeping your mind free from __.

distractions

The __ method is one not-taking method mentioned for organizing notes.

Cornell

Writing notes in your own __ helps with understanding and retention.

words

In academic writing, you should always __ your sources to avoid plagiarism.

acknowledge

When preparing for an exam, one of the tips is to __ on old exams.

practice

Essay type questions require you to highlight __ and demarcate the requirements.

keywords

Multiple choice questions should be approached by reading the question carefully and trying to answer it before reading the __.

choices

The unacknowledged use of another's work as if it were one's own is known as __.

plagiarism

Using transition words helps in __ and organizing your writing.

flow

To prepare for academic writings, one should develop a __ outlining their tasks.

plan