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How do you write effective summaries for your exam preparation in a very short time? We cover five core strategies: from preparing and selecting key information to structuring and reviewing your notes. Maximize your learning success with your head!
The exam phase is approaching and time is short, isn't it? Whether you're a novice or an experienced student, we're all looking for ways to make the most of our time and energy. A key to that? Writing summaries — quickly but efficiently. In this article, you'll learn how to create high-quality summaries in no time.
Core idea: Good preparation is half the battle.
detail: Before you jump into writing the summary, outline a rough overview. Look at the chapter titles, summaries, and bullet points in your textbook or script. This gives you a quick overview of the most important topics and allows you to use your time more efficiently. Make sure you understand all content. Only those who have understood everything can decide how best to summarize and what is important or not.
Core idea: Not everything that glitters is gold.
detail: You don't have to internalize every detail. Identify the key concepts, theories, or formulas you'll need for the exam. These elements are your primary goals when writing the executive summary. Use techniques such as highlighting, flashcards, or mind maps to highlight these important points.
Core idea: Personal understanding is irreplaceable.
detail: When you rewrite the content in your own words, make sure you really understand the concepts. Not only is this a great way to review, but it also encourages long-term reminder. You don't have to come up with new terms for technical terms. It is simply important that you bring the content you are working with into your own, easy-to-understand form.
Core idea: Brevity is the soul of wit — and efficiency.
detail: Use bullet points, tables, or learning drawings to clearly present the information. This not only makes the writing process easier, but also later learning. Organize everything hierarchically and make sure that you structure your bullet points by level of detail. The AI-generated summaries from Learnboost are also structured in such a way to optimally promote your understanding and learning and to make them as efficient as possible.
Core idea: No one is perfect; overhaul is key.
detail: After the first version is finished, take some time to review the summary. You may discover gaps or ambiguities that you can still correct. And particularly important: check what you might still be able to omit or abbreviate. The quickest and easiest way to get a short summary is not to have to summarize so much in the first place.
Writing summaries in a short period of time may seem like a mammoth task, but with the right strategy, it's definitely doable. Prepare yourself well, focus on key information, use your own phrases, keep it short and concise, and don't forget to review and further shorten the work.
You're not alone on this learning journey. Learnboost offers AI-powered features such as summaries, flashcards and soon mind maps, as well as tutor AI that can help you make your studies more efficient.
So let's get on with it!
“Quick but efficient: Writing summaries is not a mammoth task, but a strategic art. With the right preparation and focus, the impossible becomes possible.”
