Memory

"The first step in improving your academic performance is to make sure what you're studying is processed effectively so it can be stored in long-term memory."(p.259) Some information is obtained automatically, but the learning process requires a little effort. To encode, you must pay attention, take good notes, use Mnemonic strategies, and retrieve the information. <Tab/>The first part of encoding is for you to pay attention. You need to …

…Assuming you have encoded and stored the desired information effectively, you should have a relatively easy time retrieving it when you participate in a class discussion, take a test, or write a paper."(p.262) You can help your memory by using good retrieval cues, as well as a lot of attention and elaboration during encoding. All of the steps mentioned above are a few ways to retrieve information when you need it in the future.