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I have a hard time remembering or understand a video,article, or book I am reading/Watching what are some ways to help understand and study the topic than just going through it and forgetting everything I Just seen

I study using the pomodoro technique (40 mins study and 20 mins break) and I was wondering: is there a difference between playing video games and scrolling on social media in your free time? Ive Heard that scrolling mindlessly makes you have a terrible attention span while video games od the opposite, is that true?

hi guys so my problem is that during classes, i learn and pick up new skills taught very easily and i’m really good at it in class however after maybe 2 weeks and i’ve had another 2 of the same classes in that span, i cannot for the life of me remember what i learnt in the first class or how to apply them anymore…. is this normal lol!

any tips? i just in general have a really bad memory and it really shines through when i start revising for my tests/ exams because i have to go through all the material and teach everything to myself all over again…

How to create a note after reading a book and continuously updating it during consecutive reading so that you can acquire the main information of the full book without reading it from the beginning?

Or any other better approach? Thank you!

Ah, the noble art of writing a paper. A task that can inspire brilliance or, more often than not, send us spiraling into the abyss of procrastination and desperation. If you’re like most students, you’ve probably stared at a blank screen and thought, “Wouldn’t it be easier to just copy and paste?” But fear not! Here are some humorous tips for writing your paper without resorting to the dreaded plagiarism.

1. Start with a Brainstorming Session—Not a Copy-Paste Session

Instead of Googling your topic and Ctrl+C-ing like it’s going out of style, try brainstorming your ideas. Grab a notepad and let your thoughts flow like a river (or a trickle, depending on how much coffee you’ve had). Remember, your original ideas are like rare Pokémon—capture them before they disappear!

2. Embrace the Art of Quoting

You can totally use other people’s work—just do it the right way! When you find a quote that’s as brilliant as you are, use quotation marks and cite your sources like a champ. It’s like borrowing a fabulous outfit and giving credit to the designer.

3. Paraphrase Like a Pro (Not a Plagiarist)

If you absolutely must use someone else's ideas, learn to paraphrase effectively. This means taking the original text and transforming it into your own words. Think of it as putting on a disguise: same idea, different outfit. Just remember to cite the original source to avoid a fashion faux pas!

4. Use Your Unique Voice

Your perspective is what makes your writing shine! Inject your personality into your paper, even if it means making a few puns along the way. After all, who doesn’t love a good pun? (Just make sure it’s relevant to the topic—no dad jokes in a philosophy paper!)

5. Time Management is Key

The sooner you start writing, the less tempted you’ll be to plagiarize. Set aside time each day to chip away at your paper. Think of it as a Netflix series—you wouldn’t binge-watch the whole season in one sitting, right? Break it down into manageable chunks, and you’ll avoid the last-minute scramble.

6. Research Like a Detective

Become a research detective! Dive into books, articles, and studies like you’re on the hunt for clues in a thrilling mystery novel. The more sources you gather, the more insights you’ll have, making your paper richer than a double chocolate cake (and we all know how delightful that is).

7. Don’t Fear the Blank Page

It’s easy to be intimidated by that empty document staring back at you. Embrace it! Start writing anything—stream of consciousness, bullet points, even doodles! Just let your thoughts flow. Who knows? You might end up with the next great American novel… or at least a decent paper.

8. Seek Feedback from Your Peers

Sharing your work with friends or classmates can be a game changer. They can provide insights, catch any unintentional plagiarism, and help you polish your ideas. Plus, it’s way more fun to write when you have a partner in crime (the non-plagiarizing kind)!

9. Utilize Tools to Check Your Work

Even the best writers sometimes slip up. Before you submit your masterpiece, give it a quick run through a plagiarism checker. Websites like PlagiarismCheck.org can help ensure your work is original, so you can submit with confidence.

10. Celebrate Your Originality!

After all your hard work, take a moment to appreciate your unique contribution to the academic world. You’ve created something from scratch! Now, go grab that well-deserved treat because you didn’t just hit the “easy” button— you wrote a paper that’s genuinely yours.

In conclusion, while the allure of copying and pasting might seem tempting, remember that originality is not just about avoiding a failing grade; it’s about fostering your own academic growth. So, don your writer’s hat, follow these tips, and embrace the adventure of crafting something truly original. Happy writing!

Hi everyone! I’m in search of a tool that can help me efficiently read and annotate scientific PDF documents. My main goal is to highlight key sentences or important parts and eventually have a comprehensive overview and comparison of everything I’ve marked. Most reference management tools focus on managing citations, but that’s secondary here – I’m really just looking for a way to organize and review highlighted content.

Does anyone know of a free tool that can do this? Thank you!!

my grades are not getting good T_T send help

Im a first year university student and I genuinely don’t know how to study properly.

I took my high school teachers for granted. They taught me everything so well and we had quizzes and assignments and i never forgot anything and had great marks.

Now we learn a weeks worth of high school content in one lecture and i don’t even know how I begin to review or study it so i let it all pile up a couple days before my midterm and ended up doing terrible on them

I really want to do better on my finals and im currently on my reading week so im hoping to catch up on studying

For my midterms, I just reviewed the material and did some practice questions the teacher posted but I didn’t have much time.

Can anyone let me know where I should start and any good study methods? Im kinda lost rn

2 years ago I could study for 10 hours straight but now I can't concentrate for an hour. What do I do? I already flopped al once because of this issue and I don't want to do it again (AND this time I'm doing it without tutors or school cause I can't afford it)😔 so HELP

Looking for some tips and tricks that you guys have tried to calm down and not get distracted all the time while studying.

Hey everyone! During a particularly rough finals season, I was tired of just staring at flashcards alone, so I built Prepsup. It's basically flashcards + an AI tutor that:

• Turns studying into actual conversations
• Helps explain stuff when you're stuck
• Makes review sessions feel less lonely
• Keeps you engaged when motivation is low

It's helped me make studying feel less like a chore, and I thought some of you might find it useful too. Would love to hear your thoughts!

I need an app that will actually help me study I have seen people using Chat GPT and I want apps similar to that so it will actually assist me while studying and will make me memorize stuff easily or even if not apps, just some methods to actually make me memorize a lot of stuff because I don’t have that much time and I need to memorize A LOT.

Hey guys i’m a math student in UNI and my prof releases a large list of problems from which he picks a few of them to be on the exam. I have been going through them before exams but I always forget them during the exam. JW what you guys would recommend as the best way to study them? It’s around 40 problems

Hey everyone. I'm a first year university student and I'm super tired and unmotivated after finishing this semester. But I now have end of year exams. My question is how do you stay motivated to study and sit at your desk when you feel so down and tired?

Omg , help me 😭😭 Grammar is so difficult 😞 . I can't understand omg . I need some tips to study better 🥹 . Help meee please. Tomorrow , i going to be make a test ☺️ . Now, it's 1 am and i'm so tiered. What should i do now??

I'm in 9th grade and in my country's educational system it's a really important year to decide what you will do if you want law or accounting or whatever and I have been having really bad burnouts making me get 60's in my favorite topics that I do understand and I try to read as much as I can but nothing is helping me with my really bad procrastination and burnout does anyone have tips on how to get out of this phase and focus?

hi

I'm a student writing my master's thesis and I really only want chatgpt to look at my thesis and see if it's connected and give me tips, I'm not going to let it write for me. is this legal and can universities find out if I have used it.

From past 1 years it's been difficult for me to concentrate on my studies. When I was in the middle school I used to study for hours and hours without getting distracted like i do now. But recently it's been difficult for me to do so. Also being diagnosed with thyroid making it worse. But I have to study since my mbbs exam is nearing. So I'm planning in studying for 10 hours but I get distracted easily. Also I lose my motivation so easily. What to do now?

I’m a science student but I suck at math and I always avoided math but I think now I can’t since I have accounting portion in one of my subjects and I can’t understand a thing 😞 Any tips will do, help 🙏🏻

TLDR; I have finals in 10 days, I have 11 subjects. I have to finish 7 chapters each for 4 of the subjects, and 4 - 5 chapters each for the rest.
What can I do, and how can I maximize my study sessions to finish everything? Can I get good marks?

Hi so I have a study technique: I rewatch the lecture while running otter.ai which collects the transcript- once a sub topic or slide or whatever is covered, I pause everything and put that slab into chatgpt and ask for it to put it in notes. Thats basically what I do. Do you see any potentially drawbacks? For me- I notice that if I take my time doing this, I’m not really studying I’m just making or remaking my notes. Tips? Insights?

hey everyone! first post here 😊 i’m a nursing student from india, and managing my study time has been such a challenge lately. it’s like every time i sit down to focus, i’ll end up reaching for my phone “just for a minute,” and then suddenly i’m deep into scrolling random stuff. it’s especially tough with the long hours and all the material to go through my breaks somehow turn into full-blown distractions.

recently, i started using this app called zenze to help me set up focused study sessions with short breaks. it doesn’t lock me out completely, but it gives these gentle reminders when my break is over, and it even tracks my app usage. honestly, seeing how much time i was spending on certain apps was a wake-up call! it’s helped me stay a bit more disciplined with my study routine.

anyone else here in a similar boat? i’d love to hear any tips you all have for staying focused and making the most of study time. what works best for you all?