1
Q
Highlighting text
A
The main value of highlighting is to spend more time with the text.
Highlights should not make more than 10% of the text.
Should not be used when time is pressing.
2
Q
Note taking
A
Note taking is ability to select what is important.
Helps to encode information in memory.
3
Q
Working memory
A
Note taking is limited by working memory capacity.
Memory capacity can be increased combining visual and verbal chunks
4
Q
Headings
A
Headings define structure and might summarise text and produce better memory for the main points they emphasize.
5
Q
Organisational signals
A
Headings
Overview
Topical summary
6
Q
Topic structure strategy
A
Text is usually arranged in some format Description Collection - list of facts and elements Classification - grouped to classes Sequence - follows one another Comparison - items are compared or contrasted Problem - defines problem and sollution
