The GIST method is an aptly-named system for condensing your notes (or anything you’ve read, like a chapter in a book) so everything is as simple as possible to read through and review. The point is ...

Whichever method you choose, don’t leave class until your note expansion is complete (or, if that’s not realistic, take care ...

It often happens that we read books and listen to lectures in class, but when the need arises, we can't remember what we learned. This story resonates with almost every student preparing for school, ...

A New York Times health reporter explains what makes a good study, and how she knows which papers merit an article.

This tried-and-true method is one of the best ways to study so you actually retain information—and it's not hard to do.