Ridgeback Ramp-Up: Academic Literacy
Studying for Success
Skipping steps = lost opportunities to strengthen memory.
The Study Cycle
How Your Brain Learns
Learning grows through practice and repetition�
Skills become natural over time�
Short, repeated study beats cramming�
Learn actively: read, practice, test, reflect
Retrieval practice means pulling information from memory�
Don’t just reread: test yourself with mix different question types like a real exam
Retrieval Practice: Memory Bootcamp
Avoid Cramming
How did your last exam go?�
What study habits did you use?�
How could you improve them?
Habit Check
Ridgeback Ramp-Up:
Academic Literacy
�An academic skills and literacy guide to support your university transition.
Written by: Lidya Salim & Sarah Stokes
What You’ll Learn
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