In this exercise you recall information, from memory, about a particular topic in order to deepen understanding and strengthen recall of that topic. This can be done after reviewing notes or a textbook, or can be done to test your understanding of a previously learned topic.

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Steps:

1. Spend 10 minutes writing down everything you know about a specific topic from memory
2. Review your resources to fill in missing information and access where there are gaps in your knowledge.
3. Take a short break.
4. Repeat step 1.
5. Compare first write to second write to see if you have made improvements. If not repeat the exercise.

1st 10 Minute Retrieval:

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2nd 10 Minute Retrieval:

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