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Presenter:

Paul Nowak | pnowak@irisreading.com

Founder | Iris Reading

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Why is it so easy to forget names?

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Abstract Information vs. Visual information

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“My name is Mr. Baker.”

“I am a baker.”

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How Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head?

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Repetition Helps You Remember

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Note Taking is a Form of Repetition

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When should I take notes?

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How should I take notes?

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Outlines (linear)

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Mind Maps (non-linear)

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Recommended Mind Mapping Applications:

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  • MindMeister.com
    • web-based

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  • XMind.net
    • downloadable

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Remember… Repetition helps you remember

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The Multiple Reading Process:

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    • Read headings, sub-headings, bold-faced words and/or first

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The Multiple Reading Process:

  • Preview
    • Read the intro & conclusion
    • Read headings, sub-headings, bold-faced words and/or first

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The Multiple Reading Process:

  • Preview
    • Read the intro & conclusion
  • Overview
    • Read headings, sub-headings, bold-faced words and/or first sentences

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The Multiple Reading Process:

  • Preview
    • Read the intro & conclusion
  • Overview
    • Read headings, sub-headings, bold-faced words and/or first sentences
  • Read
    • (self explanatory)

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Remember… Repetition helps you remember

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Talk about what you just read

or teach the topic to someone else.

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Use Mnemonic Devices to Remember

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Use Mnemonic Devices to Recall

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Use Mnemonic Devices to Recall

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An Exercise to Improve Your Retention

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“The Read & Recall Exercise” to Improve Retention

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  • Read a paragraph
  • Take a quick note (a keyword or phrase)
  • Repeat

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Try doing this for 15 minutes a day, 2 weeks

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Interested in Improving Your Memory Further?

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Sign up for our online Memory Course:

  • 10 Class Videos
  • Over 7 hours of Unique Content
  • Download the Videos or Watch Online

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More info: www.irisreading.com/online-courses

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Other Courses We Provide (online & in-person):

  • Speed Reading
  • Comprehension
  • Productivity
  • Focus
  • Mind Mapping

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To organize a workshop at your company

or school, contact: support@irisreading.com

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Paul Nowak

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