Many college students study by simply repeating their notes over and over (rote rehearsal). Although this method is good for processing data into STM there are other means to effectively move material into LTM. Make sure to read the How To Study Effectively section in Chapter 8. Now, in one to two paragraphs discuss how you currently prepare for exams and how you might incorporate 4 additional techniques that are discussed in the text to your studying behavior.

Expand the scope of study to other methods

Explanation:

In some cases memorization is important for some subjects that involve how a process works. Many undergraduate studies will encourage memorization in tests for this reason but it is also important to exercise application.  Some additional tips for studying other than simple memorization are:

1. Do practice questions at the end of the chapter

2. Read additional material that is not a part of the class notes but is relevant to the chapter

3. Write a paragraph on all the the points that you picked up and cross check this with your notes

4. Engage in a discussion with people in the field to have a deeper knowledge or just a different perspective

IN conjunction with memorization and study groups these suggestions will greatly boost one's study strategies.