70. Flashcard Masterclass (My Favourite Study Technique!) - H2SE 3/8
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How to Write the Most Effective Flash Cards
There's an effect called the generative effect in psychology that shows us there is a clear benefit in making your study materials yourself, whether you're going digital or writing paper flash cards. It gives you more flexibility to use some of the other tricks i'm going to talk to about now. So do have a clear question on the front, a clear answer on the back. Don't put too much information on either side of the flash card. Less, my friends, is very much more. And actually, note form is fine. In fact, heartily encouraged. Some of the most effective flash cards just have a very few words, even a single word on the on the back and maybe
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