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Primary vs Secondary Sources, With Examples
Primary vs secondary sources explained with examples from history, literature, science and law, plus a step-by-step test for telling which is which.
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Prompts for Studying: How to Ask AI Questions That Teach You
AI prompts for studying that teach rather than tell: a five-part template, weak vs strong examples, and copy-ready prompts for understanding and practice.
9 min read - Study skills & examsGuide
Spaced Repetition: How to Schedule Reviews So You Remember
Spaced repetition means reviewing at growing intervals so material sticks. Get a starter review schedule, the Leitner box system, and fixes for review pile-ups.
8 min read - Study skills & examsGuide
The Cornell Note-Taking Method, Step by Step
Cornell notes split each page into notes, cue questions and a summary, so your notes double as a self-test. How to set up the page, take notes and review them.
9 min read - Study skills & examsGuide
The Feynman Technique: Learn Anything by Explaining It
The Feynman technique helps you learn by explaining a concept in plain words, finding the gaps, and fixing them. The four steps, a worked example and pitfalls.
9 min read - Research skillsGuide
What an AI Research Assistant Can and Can't Do for Students
What an AI research assistant can do for students, what it can't, how to test one before you rely on it, and what to keep out of the files you upload to it.
10 min read - Learning with AIGuide
What It's Like to Video Call an AI Tutor
What a video call with an AI tutor is really like: what you see, how the conversation flows, how it compares with a human tutor, and how to prepare for it.
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