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STUDYING VOCABULARY WORDS |
Learning the
vocabulary of any area of study is extremely important. Consider
it the same as learning a foreign language. If you don't learn the language,
you can't speak to the people around you or learn what's going
on.
The same is true of all areas of study. If you don't learn the
vocabulary - or jargon - of math, science, computers, nursing, etc., not only can you
not communicate with your instructor and fellow students, but you also
cannot learn. You won't understand the book when you read it; you
won't understand the instructor in class; you will not be able to do
your homework; and you won't be able to participate in class
discussion.
The Teaching
and Learning Center offers the following tips in studying vocabulary
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Make
flashcards |
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You can use anything - index cards or just
paper that you cut in half or quarters
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- Put a word on one side, then its
definition on the other. (Using yellow for the paper and black
for the ink will help.)
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- The first time, look at the word, then
look at the definition.
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- The next time, look at the definition,
then the word.
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- Continue doing this, but now when you
flash the word, try to guess the definition.
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- Likewise, when you flash the
definition, try to guess the word.
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Do both actions as many times as necessary.
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Type
Words and Definitions. (for those who cannot type, try
writing)
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Make sure you think about each word and
definition as you do the following. Don't just type or
write. Without thinking, making connections, and trying to
understand the words and their meanings, you will not learn and remember
them.
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- First, type the word, then the
definition.
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- Next time, type the definition, then
the word.
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- Continue doing this, but now when you
type the word, try to guess the definition.
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- Likewise, when you type the
definition, try to guess the word.
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Do both actions as many times as necessary.
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Vocalize
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- Say the definition aloud.
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- Next time, say the definition aloud.
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- Continue doing this, but now when you
say the word, try to guess the definition.
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- Likewise, when you say the definition,
try to guess the word.
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- Then, say the word aloud.
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Do both actions as many times as necessary.
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ALTERNATE ALL THREE TYPES
OF STUDY
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