Memory

For some people, the worst thing about tests is memorization. For me, this has always been the easiest part. Since I was completely set in my ways, I was skeptical about our assignment to try and use a specific method from the textbook. However, I realized my method of memorization fits into the methods mentioned in the book. The method called “link”. The link method involves taking a word and using another word that you associate that word with, so whenever you see that word, the other word that you associated it with will help you to remember what it means. Now, I don’t use other words in association with the word I need to know, but I use pictures. The way this works, is I take a word, and then find a picture that I can associate the word with. This, I can visualize the word in my head and remember it based on the image. For example, in one of my classes I have current event quizzes every so often. In order to remember the top stories in the news, I used the link system with images. I typed out one or two words for each top story, such as Libya, Earthquake, Cell Phones, and Nuclear Plant. I then took an image which would help me remember the general Idea of the story. Once I had my images, I placed them right next to the word in large font on my computer.

LIBYA ------> image

EARTHQUAKE ------> image

CELL PHONES ------> image

NUCLEAR PLANT -----> image

Every so often I looked back at the word with the image, and recited to myself the news story. After about three days of doing this every so often, these images were instilled in my head and I was able to recite the story and even the details on my current events quiz. For some, other words in association with the word you need to remember is helpful. For me, I found pictures to be way more helpful. It all depends on how you learn, but for those who want to use the link method but like to see images, this would be perfect for you.