[nabs] study tips

[Ashley Bramlett]

Oh I also don't have to study much because my classes are writing based so 
we're graded on our writing pieces not by tests; how nice.
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> Laura, I also don't have to much studying but I just love power points (as 
> long as I don't have to make a presentation). I actually just send the 
> slides to MS word in outline form and save to computer & then use JAWS to 
> read back. This way I can insert my notes where I see fit after listening 
> to the taped lecture. My instructors usually send me the ppts ahead of 
> time and this way I read them at home or just type in notes as they are 
> teaching.
> "Just because you are blind, does not mean you lack vision"-Stevie Wonder
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> From: "Laura Glowacki" <orangebutterfly87 at gmail.com>
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>> I'm not sure if there's a limit to bookmarks.  I imagine f there
>> is one that it is quite high though.
>>
>> I make full use of study guides when they are provided.  I always
>> try to take notes during classes because often the professor will
>> highlight the important things from the reading during classes.
>> I'm actually lucky that 2 out of the 3 professors I have for grad
>> school don't actually use any powerpoints, so I am on the same
>> level playing field as everyone as far as writing down whatever
>> they say in class.  I actually like that.
>>
>> Sounds like you have a good system going.  I'm blessed with a
>> good memory, and was equally blessed to not have to do much, if
>> any, studying during undergrad.  Grad school's proving a bit
>> different, but I use the techniques mentioned above, and they
>> seem to be working well.
>>
>> HTH,
>> Laura
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>> From: <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
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>> Students." <nabs at acb.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 5:39 PM
>> Subject: [nabs] study tips
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>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm in school while looking for work.
>> What do you use instead of highlighting and skimming?
>> For me I just take good notes knowing I cannot go back and read
>> highlights.  If I really need something looked up I use a reader.
>> I can search electronic texts to some extend provided I write the
>> right key words and spell right.
>>
>> I really prefer RFB though.
>> You can book mark stuff now a days and when I began college that
>> did not exist.  I wonder though on Victor products if there's a
>> limit to book marks?
>>
>>
>> Ashley
>>
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