Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Transform lecture notes into flash cards. Create concept cards from your lecture notes. Create practice self-tests from your lecture notes.

Answer: Studies have shown that students who use flash cards to study for exams score significantly higher than those who do not, making this a cheap means of yielding high returns. You will need to buy either 3x5 or 4x6 unlined index cards, and a pencil, pen or marker that won’t show through on the other side after writing. Begin by writing a short question on one side of the card and the answer on the other side. Select the first card, read the question and answer it. Flip the card to see if you answered it correctly.  Keep all of your flash cards in one stack instead of separating them into smaller stacks. Doing this initiates the spacing effect, which enhances recall and retention. After you have gone through them several times at spaced time intervals, separate the cards that you consistently get right and focus on those that you do not. Concept cards differ from flash cards in that the focus is not on individual facts but, instead, on the interconnectedness of facts and ideas, of concepts, and are particularly helpful when prepping for essay exams and finals. As with flash cards, buy either 3x5 or 4x6 unlined index cards and a pencil, pen or marker that won’t show through on the other side after you write. On one side, write a key idea, term, name, event or process from your notes. On the other, write the definition of that word, keeping it brief, and list 3-5 concepts related to it. Use your concept cards to quiz yourself on each identified word you wrote on the front of your cards.  Concepts related to the identified words might include examples, reasons why the identified word is important, related issues, sub-categories and so forth. For both flash cards and concept cards, pick up a few index file boxes or cases/holders to store your cards. The cases/holders, particularly, come in a variety of colors and can be matched with the colors you chose for your subjects’ folders and notebooks, if you went that route in organizing your notes. You can also carry one or both sets of cards with you and use them in your down time, such as when you’re waiting at the doctor’s office, while riding the bus or between classes. Self-testing is one of the most highly effective study strategies you can employ and should be done regularly. It forces your brain to retrieve information and strengthens the neural pathways to memory storage. Taking your lecture notes, create questions based upon the material in each lecture. You will want to create multiple choice questions, true/false questions, short answer questions, fill-in-the blank questions and essay questions. Set your practice test aside for a few days, then take it and repeat this process periodically throughout the term for each test.  After the first exam in a particular course, you often, though not always, will have a good idea of the test format your teacher prefers and uses. If the test was all multiple choice, for example, consider creating more multiple choice questions from your lecture notes for that course. When constructing your practice test questions, try to anticipate and construct questions that might show up on the real exam. Look in your notes for cause/effect relationships, examples and hypotheticals, definitions, dates, lists and diagrams. After your first exam, look at the questions you missed. Go back to your notes and see if that material was in your notes. Perhaps it was in your text, or perhaps it was in your notes but you didn’t consider it as important as your teacher obviously did. Use this insight to adjust not only your practice tests but also your note taking and studying in general.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add a small amount of mustard to a small bowl. Add your acidic element to the bowl. Add the olive oil. Add your seasonings. Pour the vinaigrette over your salad.

Answer: You should add a dollop of mustard that is about the size of your fingertip. Mustard acts as an emulsifying agent--when two liquids don’t mix, like water and oil, mustard breaks them down and helps them to mix. You can also add a fingertip-sized dollop of mayonnaise to the bowl. Mayo is also an emulsifier and adds a nice creamy texture to the vinaigrette. However, for a lower-calorie vinaigrette, skip the mayo. This item will depend on the kind of vinaigrette you are making. The most standard vinaigrette is one made with lemons. Squeeze one fresh lemon into your bowl. If you don’t have a fresh lemon, you can also use four tablespoons of bottled lemon juice. Whisk the lemon juice with the other ingredients in the bowl. Make sure that it is thoroughly mixed. Other options for your acidic element include red wine, white wine, and apple cider vinegar. To properly combine all of the ingredients, continue to whisk the lemon mixture while slowly pouring in the olive oil. Whisking while pouring will help the water-based lemon juice combine with the oil. Continue to whisk until all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined. For a basic vinaigrette, all you need to ad is salt and pepper. Add as much or as little as you like. Season to taste. If you want to add other herbs, now is the time to do so. Other herbs you might like to add include:  Minced garlic, onion, or shallot. Finely chopped basil, parsley, thyme, or dill. Other spices like paprika or cumin. Only do this right before you are about to eat so that the lettuce does not get soggy. Enjoy!


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Turn on the PS2 and press the Eject button. Power off and unplug the PS2. Bring the unit to a flat, well-lit surface and flip it upside-down. Unscrew the screw on the DVD tray. Separate the cover from the clips which hold it in. Replace the screw in the tray. Flip the unit back over and turn it on.

Answer: The DVD tray will slide out, which is the position you’ll want it to be in when you remove its cover. Use the power switch on the back of the unit, as the front switch will close the drive.  Unplug the unit from its power source. The screw you’ll need to remove is located on the bottom of the DVD tray. This screw attaches the cover (which you’ll be removing) to the DVD tray. Using a small Philips-head screwdriver, remove the screw at the lower right corner of the tray. Keep the screw nearby, as you’ll be screwing it back in shortly. The cover is the front of the DVD drive, and it’s held in by two small clips on the left and right edges of the drive. Using a small flathead screwdriver or a pin, gently separate the cover from each clip while pulling the cover toward you. Don’t use too much force or else you’ll break the plastic. But if you do break the plastic, you can repair it with super glue. Use the Phillips head driver to gently reinstall the screw. You’ll need to plug it back into the power source and reconnect it to your television.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Work on triggering to stay in motion before the pitch. Defend the stumps if the bowler is aiming low and fast. Swing the bat to the side if the ball bounces short. Look for opportunities for back foot drives.

Answer:
If you stay stationary in the crease, you won’t have as much time to react against a fast bowler. Upon their delivery, trigger by stepping back slightly so you can quickly position yourself for the right shot. As you step back, be sure to keep 75% of your weight on your front foot so your back foot doesn’t get stuck.  If your transfer too much weight to your back foot, it’ll take longer to make a shot with a forward step. With more weight on your front foot, you’ll be able to quickly forward or back, depending on the shot you need to make. Remember to keep your weight on the balls of your feet to quicken your footwork. If you’re facing a fast bowler, odds they’re aiming to put down the wicket. Step forward with your front leg, and make a straight shot by swinging the bat upward with the full face of the bat facing the ball. Remember to focus on making contact instead of trying to drive the ball. If the ball bounces early, step backward with your back foot and prepare to make a high defensive shot. Instead of swinging straight, swing the bat to the side to drive the ball toward a gap.  This swing is called a pull shot, and it’s used to drive the ball to the leg side.  With a fast bowler, you’re more likely to score runs by making strategic shots toward gaps instead of driving it to the boundary. While you’ll likely need to make lots of defensive shots against a fast bowler, stay ready to react to a shot that bounces at a favorable length at middle or off stump. When the opportunity for a back-foot drive arises, keep most of your weight forward, draw your front foot back, and align the bat with the ball’s trajectory. Guide the shot with your top hand, and power it by punching with your bottom hand. Follow through with the bat and your hands in a high position in line with the shot.