Read/Write Learning

Read/Write learners are described as best taking in information by reading and writing it several times. Your challenge is to take information that is not written out in paragraph form (e.g. observations) and turn it into a written form that you can study from. Here are some examples to help you get on your way:

INTAKE = To take in the information:

• Create lists of the important details to each topic
• Put headings on each list that refer to the major topic/application
• Create a list of definitions that you can add to throughout the semester
• Organize your graded materials based on topic in a binder for easy access
• For each topic list, write down a list of references that you can use to easily return to them for review later
• Take your notes from the prelab lectures and lab manual and put them in bullet point format

SWOT - Study without tears = To make a learnable package:

• Write out the words again and again.
• Read your notes (silently) again and again.
• Rewrite the ideas and principles into other words.
• Organize any diagrams, graphs ... into statements, e.g. "The trend is..."
• Turn reactions, actions, diagrams, charts and flows into words.
• Imagine your lists arranged in multiplechoice questions and distinguish each from each.

OUTPUT = To perform well in any test, assignment or examination:

• Practice writing out the answers to the sample exam questions.
• Rework questions from previous quizzes.
• Practice with multiple choice questions from your C105 book.
• Write paragraphs, with clear beginnings and endings.
• Re-write your lists (a,b,c,d,1,2,3,4).
• Arrange your words into hierarchies and points.

Modified from http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=helpsheets.