#Case Study Tips

[liones-s]

one of the biggest things I can advocate for (in academia, but also just in life) is to build credibility with yourself. It’s easy to fall into the habit of thinking of yourself as someone who does things last minute or who struggles to start tasks. people will tell you that you just need to build different habits, but I know for me at least the idea of ‘habit’ is sort of abstract and dehumanizing. Credibility is more like ‘I’ve done this before, so I know I can do it, and more importantly I trust myself to do it’. you set an assignment goal for the day and you meet it, and then you feel stronger setting one the next day. You establish a relationship with yourself that’s built on confidence and trust. That in turn starts to erode the barrier of insecurity and perfectionism and makes it easier to start and finish tasks. reframing the narrative as a process of building credibility makes it easier to celebrate each step and recognize how strong your relationship with yourself can become

[the---hermit]

oral exam tips

I have at least one other post on exam tips, but they were mainly focused on giving tips on history exams. To me oral exams in academia have been the norm since high school, but I know that in other countries that might no be the case, so I decided to write down a list of advices coming from someone who is quite used to this kind of tests.

If you aren't used to having oral exams, you might need to change your study method, or at least add a few steps. I recently made a post entirely dedicated to my study method, which might be useful for this, but what I suggest is to add a step in which you review things out loud. What I would do is to just sit down with your notes or your materials and pretend to give a lecture on everything. Even better if you have a friend or family member to listen to you, because by having an active listener you will be forced to not skip stuff and have clear explainations, and they might ask you questions or clarifications. Those are always good because that might happen during the exam as well, but also it will help you memorizing those things. I recommend reviewing out loud multiple times. This way you will get more comfortable with the exposition of the topics you will be tested on, and you'll have a chance to find your own "voice".

by finding your own voice I mean finding a good compromise between using your own words to explain things, while still using the correct specific vocabulary of whatever topic you'll be tested on. This is fundamental. You are not there to recite a poem by heart, you are there to show you have understood the topic, that you sat with it and made it yours. You have to show you know how to clearly explain things but also reflect on it, making links with other things, and so on. At the same time there's some academic and specific vocabulary you want to include, because you are not in fact discussing the topic with a friend. So practicing out loud before the exam is good to find a good compromise between these two things.

I kind of mentioned it already, but it is absolutely fundamental to show that you understood the topic and not just memorized it. Whatever you do do not learn things by heart. It's better to be slightly insicure about a specific date, than to repeat your book word by word. And if you practice enough, and are comfortable enough with the informations in general believe me you can work around those things you can't remember perfectly well as you are being tested. Moreover your mark on the exam will be much higher than if you just learn things by heart.

on the very delicate topic of not remembering something specific you have been asked. Don't panic, you can still kind of save it. Whatever happens do not stay silent. There are several things you can do depending on whatever the question is, and I will later tell you a very specific example of something that happened to me. As I said do not panic, surely you will remember about some context on the topic so start by talking about that. As you are giving the context you might start to remember additionals informations, or you might build up enough informations to be able to logically guess whatever you are not remembering correctly. If you are half sure about something go for it, even if it's the wrong info if you contextualise it well enough you'll show you knew about that and it might just be read as a slip of you confusing two things. Now there might be situations in which the question is so direct that you can't do much, it happened to me once during my Greek history exam. I was asked the specific date of an event, and I could not for the love of the gods remember it. You know what I did? I told the professor, I cann't rememebr the exact date, but giving certain informations (that I then explained) I can tell you it was more or less in this half of this century. What I did was admit a fault, but while doing that I showed her that I knew what we were talking about it, I had enough informations on the matter to logically place it on the chronological line and contextualize it, and showed her that I can in fact work with the informations I studied. And at the end of my exam the professor complimented me on those exact things, saying she appreciated seeing me use my brain instead of midlessly memorizing informations I didn't understand.

So whatever happens do not stay silent. Anything is better than that.

Another potentially bad thing that might happen, and believe me it happened to me multiple times, is panicking so bad that you cannot get the words out, or confuse things. You know what happened everytime I found myself in that situation? The professor clearly saw me panicking, and told me to calm down, wait a couple of minutes, get my ideas in order and try again. And I got good grrades despite that in the end. You are under a lot of pressure, because you are giving an exam, and you have to be quick and ready instead of being able to reflect like with a written exam. Professors know that, and they keep it in mind, and they can tell when you are mixing things up because you are nervous, and not because you don't know things. I once had a professor look at me in the eye after i mixed up numbers on two dates twice in a row, and told me I know you know them take two deep breaths and try again. And I did. I have so many personal stories from my previous degree in which professors saw I was nervous and told me that it was okay I just needed to take a minute and breathe, and honestly that was exactly it. It was okay and I really needed to breathe, and then the exam when well.

The best tip I can give on answering questions is to balance the actual answer of the question with additional informations. You want to give context and add more infos to whatever has been asked to you, but you should also try not to lose focus on what was being asked. My personal way of doing this is to structure the answer in three parts: 1. general context that works as an introduction to the actual direct answer 2. the actual answer 3. further additions like more context, comparaisons and links with other topics or informations you had to study. This way you show off you know things, you make sure to show the professor you are not just rambling because you don't know the answer, and finally show you are comfortable enough with the informations to reflect on them and link them to other things. Ideally the professor will stop you while you are speaking, that in my experience is the best possible sign, because they are satisfied with your exposition and want to move onto other things.

So always build up on the answer to the question you have been asked. Never stop at just the information that serves as an aswer. You studied, it's your time to shine and make yourself proud.

Contextualizing your informations is absolutely fundamental no matter what, again because it shows you have a clear idea about what you are talking about. This can mean making a small introduction on the time and place, if you are an historian like me, or maybe give an introduction on the person you are talking about (whether they are an historical figure or a scholar you are talking about). Adding the little informations you weren't asked about is great. You are briefly mentioning an even and know the date? Add it in. Everything is a good addition.

Again I have definitely already mentioned in previous points but showing you are capable of reflect on the topics you are talking about is always a bonus. Make sure that when you are giving personal options or personal reflections you are stating this is your thought, but that is usually appreciated. After a good exposition of a topic you might even get the professor asking you your opinion on certain things. It happened to me multiple times, often I was asked to give an opinion of books I had to study for the exam, and that always prooved as an oportunity to add more informations and as I said show that I could make reflections of my own.

Last thing, that again kind of came out from other points, is that you want to show you are comfortable enough with the topic to be able to jump from one point to the other while reflecting on things or making comparaisons.

I am pretty sure I have forgotten something, but once again if you have specific questions I am happy to help, my inbox is always open. I know people who aren't used to oral exams are very scared of them, but as long as you try to approach it like a normal conversation on the topics you had to study, and you have practiced, things will be fine. To be quite honest with you after years of experience I'd say I very much prefer oral exams to written ones, because you can in a way shape the conversation and bring it to the topics you liked the most, know best. I hope this post was somewhat helpful to someone out there, and good luck if you are about to take an exam!

[cockroachparty]

an unconventional study tip that has helped reduce my stress:

spend an hour doing a hobby you enjoy before leaping into your workload

this goes against much of what we read on keeping a good study schedule (aka get your work done before doing the fun stuff) but when you're stressed, it can be really hard getting into study mode when all you want to do is decompress

which is why allowing yourself an hour to do that thing you really want to do (NOT DOOMSCROLLING) can help you out in the long run. doing that thing you love will help calm your nerves and clear your head, making it easier to tackle your assignments.

get one good hour of your hobby in and then lock tf in.

[iheartjeremygilbert]

The ultimate school guide

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with the new school year beginning in less than a month, everyone needs to start preparing. so I present to you ‘The Ultimate School Guide’. a guide to steer you to the difficult challenges of the upcoming school year.

I have divided this post in a couple categories to make it easier to understand.

supplies ᯓᡣ𐭩

I have created a list of things you need:

school bag

notebooks

books

pencil case

planner

emergency kit

water

lunch

binders

rulers

pencil case

pens

pencils

three highlighters (one for things you understand, one for things you understand a little bit but need a little more help with and one for things you don’t understand)

eraser

tipex

calculator

tabs

sticky notes

sharpener

emergency kit

pads/tampons

hair ties/hair clips

hairbrush

lipgloss/lipbalm

bandaids

mints/gum

deodorant

extra underwear

wipes

any time of pills you might need

hand sanitizer

Things to do before the beginning of the school year˖࿐

2 weeks before school starts

deep clean and organize your room. and I mean everything. from your closet, to your school cabinet organize everything.

shop for back to school clothes

1 week before

finish school supplies shopping

plan your daily schedules

do your laundry

pick your ‘first day of school’ outfit

the night before

pack your lunch

set out outfit

pack bag

set an alarm

take a shower

the morning before/the first day

eat a good breakfast (breakfast is the most important meal of the day)

take first day pics

don’t forget to do your little first day tik tok transitions

try to memorize your schedule

study tips ˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚

I have gathered some study tips that actually help:

before you even start, make a list in the order of things you’re to do/topics you’re going to study. then you will be organized and won’t be stressed on what to study first

learn things your way. I know there is like millions of study methods that claim to work, but you do you

actually try to understand things and don’t just memorize them. keep information in your long term memory by actually understanding them

reward yourself. let your brain correlate rewards with studying, that’ll motivate you to study even more. these rewards can be of different values depending on the difficulty of the task

study 30-40 minutes and then take a 5-15 minute break. it’s scientifically proven that the human brain gets tired when overworked for over 40 minutes. but if you feel like you can’t reach the 30-40 minute mark, stop and take a break but after that get back on your feet and work harder

put your phone away. don’t just put it in arms reach. put it in another room so you it won’t distract you

school tips ⋆. 𐙚 ˚

deep clean. every sunday clean your school bag and at the end of every month deep clean everything

sunday is the day you get ready for monday

write important dates somewhere. this is where the planner comes in handy

do your homework/assignments the day they’re given

when homework is assigned write down the date that’s assigned and the due date

pay attention in class and ask questions

get a calendar. it will help you keep track of everything. you can also put sticky notes on the important dates

join clubs. I’m not kidding when I say half the friends I’ve made the last school year I meet in clubs.

personalize your notebooks/binders with stickers

routines જ⁀➴

school day morning routine

wake up early. you’ll have plenty of time to get ready. set up a song you like as an alarm. also set two alarms (one five minutes after the other) incase you don’t wake up the first time

make your bed. then you won’t want to crawl back into it

go to the bathroom. brush your teeth, do your skincare, take a shower if you need to etc.

make yourself a little drink. make yourself coffee, tea, matcha etc.

start getting ready. get dressed and don’t forget to accessorize, do your make up and do your hair

breakfast! the most important meal of the day, it should be simple but filling.

pack your waterbottle and lunch. you should pack your bag the night before but your water and lunch in the morning

and out the door you go

school evening routine

wash your hands. first thing when you get home wash your hands because you’ve touched things, throughout the day, that very probably aren’t clean

hydrate. drink water

unpack. unpack your pencil case and the homework you were assigned that day and set them aside.

change. change from your outside clothes to inside clothes. something more comfortable

snack and drink. make a snack and a drink for studying

studying and homework. get your snack and drink, your pencil case and homework then I recommend studying for an hour. you can work 25 minutes, take a 10 minute break, study again 25 minutes. it’s all about balance

relax. after that take 1-2 hours to relax. read, watch a tv show, text your friends etc.

gather your supplies. pack your bag before dinner time. refill your waterbottle and put it in the fridge

dinner time!

extra homework. if you didn’t finish your homework before take the time to do it now

no phone. stop scrolling on social media about 2-3 hours before going to bed. take this time to do things you like

sleep tight!

character inspo ༄˖°:･

in this little section, I’m writing about characters you can take inspiration to be like, for the school year. this contains: Elena Gilbert, Bella Swan, Spencer Hastings, Hermione Granger and Rory Gilmore.

Elena Gilbert: the vampire’s girlfriend

dress more like a 2010s’ vibe. Henley tops, tank tops with lace, flared jeans, your vampire boyfriend’s jacket, converse, boots, a lot of accessories etc.

get a diary. Elena narrates her life through her diary and writes her days there

bag. Elena wears a one shoulder minimalist brown bag to school

be confident. Elena is like always confident and doing what she wants, not letting anyone stop her

wear minimal make up. we can see that Elena doesn’t go to school with a full face of makeup. so just a little concealer to hide your dark circles that were formed for staying up all night with your vampire boyfriend, a little lipgloss or lipbalm and mascara

hair. wear it straight and down. Elena puts her hair in a ponytail to get it out of her face and curls it for events

your place. have like a coffee shop or a grill (like the mystic grill) where you go with your friends to meet up. become a regular there

always happy. Elena always finds the good in everything, so do the same

Bella Swan: the vampire’s lover

read!! Bella is always reading. it’s like a form of escapism for her

music. she always has her headphones with her

minimal make up. Bella is like the mysterious girl that doesn’t wear makeup and is different

be different. instead of always wanting to stay with thr popular group she’d rather read a book. so do things you want not what others want

dress more like a 2010s’ vibe. same as Elena’s style but make it a little bit darker. dark colored henley tops, flared jeans, your vampire boyfriend’s jackets, converse.

hair. Bella’s hair is sometimes middle parted, sometimes side parted and sometimes she just wears a headband

personality and habits. Bella is curios but clumsy, she is an introvert with a habit of biting her bottom lip

everyday actions. do well in school and be helpful around the house (Bella is always helping her dad around the house with chores)

Spencer Hastings: the academic weapon

dress classy and old money style. Spencer is wealthy so she dresses the part. with her plaid skirts, sweaters, jewelry and her hairstyles she manages to wow Rosewood

study study study. Spencer is so intelligent because she loves to read and to actually understand school material.

sports and clubs. between studying and fighting for her life because of A, Spencer overworks herself with field hockey and debate club

hair. Spencer straightens her hair with a curling iron and curls it at the bottom. she also just straightens her hair fully sometimes. she puts it in a ponytail when she is working on an elaborate plan to catch A

be smart and act smart. Spencer always has a witty response to everything.

Hermione Granger: the brightest witch of her age

hair. Hermione’s hair is wild and free, she doesn’t straighten it but puts braids on it

smartness. we understand that her character is all about wit. she knows her stuff because she actually learns and understands it

clothes. sweaters, jeans, a good pair of sneakers, t-shirts and nice dresses for events is what Hermione’s wardrobe consists of

don’t let people put you down

advocate for justice! Hermione makes an organization for the lives of elfs. you can join different organizations to help people

be mature. act your age and not like a child

respect rules…but don’t be afraid to bend them

do what is right not what makes you popular

Rory Glimore: Star Hollow’s favorite girl

(this about season 1-2 Rory)

hair. Rory sometimes curls her hair but most of the time it’s straight. and she styles it with all kinds braids

clothes. since Rory and Lorelai share a closet their styles get mixed. Rory mostly wears earthy tones, sweaters, long sleeves, flared jeans are a must and she accessorizes.

take a book with you everywhere

have goals. like actual achievable goals

make lists. wether they’re pro and con list or a list of stuff she needs to finish, Rory always writes down her thoughts

personality. she is genuine and kind, but doesn’t let herself become a doormat. she doesn’t care about popularity or drama

school life. finish your homework on Fridays, pay attention, understand things rather than memorizing it etc.

cherish relationships. go to your grandparents once a week, gossip with your mom, go out with your friends etc.

paint your toenails red

have movie nights

go to events. every time your town might have an event, goo!!

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Tysm for reading

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[naychezza]

Language

Hello

I am of (stolen gen) Wiradjuri decent.

I feel that my people's culture, connection, and community has been ripped from my grasp before I even got to inherit it.

I want to learn the Wiradjuri language, help keep it alive but I need some help. Tips, advice, resource recommendations, ect for learning the language, especially one with as many cases as Wiradjuri.

I already know about Stan&Flo Grant's Wiradjuri Dictionary (based on Dr. Stan Grant and Dr. John Rudder's work)

I have mostly enjoyed learning languages on my own before, but have never had good results.

It also might be important to know that I am autistic

[silentknives]

What kind of villain are you?

unwillingly evil

you were forced. your resolve was broken slowly but surely, and now you're unsure of whether you'll ever get it back. for some reason, you believe that your current position is your fault. it isn't. it's the fault of those who did it to you. and yet you soldier on, facing forwards even as you slowly lose your will to continue. when you die, you're calm. unafraid for the first time in a while. this is the one thing they can't take from you.

tagged by: @rogaire <3 tagging: @wildlcck, @notsoinnocentlittleangel, @endlcssdesiire, and 🫵🏼 you!

[theforensicintrovert]

case study #1: 10/23/23 ->

currently writing a paper about the psychological underpinnings of arson; specifically the case of john “pillow pyro” orr.

i thought i could share a little bit about this certain case because i find it fascinating! once i finish my paper i will post it here, for you guys to read if you're interested.

first who is john orr? i'm glad you asked! john orr was a fire inspector for the glendale fire department; a very successful one at that! he enjoyed writing which separated him from his peers.

why did he start fires? my paper is going to talk about the fire-interest pathway and the dynamic behavioral theory!

dynamic behavioral theory: this theory of fire setting states that there is an involvement of interactions between general psychosocial disadvantage, predisposing factors & environmental factors that reinforce fire-setting.

3. how did he set fires? orr was said to have set about 2000 fires. a lot which happened during the day and suspiciously after arson investigator conferences (which ultimately led to his capture). his MO was using an incendiary timing device, usually comprising a lit cigarette with three matches wrapped in ruled yellow writing paper and secured by a rubber band.

4. outcome? orr was arrested in 1991 and was found guilty on 29 counts of arson & four counts of murder -> this sentenced him to life without the possibility of parole

[digitaldetoxworld]

The Evolution of Apple’s Brand: A Strategy Built on Trust and Innovation

 Apple Inc. Is one of the maximum successful and recognizable brands inside the global, consistently ranking at the top of global logo valuation lists. Its branding approach is a textbook instance of the way to build and preserve a robust, revolutionary, and emotionally resonant emblem. Below is an analysis of the important thing additives of Apple’s branding method and the way they make a contribution to its dominance within the marketplace.

Apple branding strategy analysis for 2024

1. Simplicity in Design and Messaging

One of the cornerstones of Apple’s branding method is its commitment to simplicity. From its product design to its marketing campaigns, Apple specializes in turning in a easy, sincere, and stylish experience. This ethos is evident in its minimalist product designs, intuitive person interfaces, and uncluttered advertising.

For instance, Apple’s classified ads regularly function the product in opposition to a undeniable heritage, with minimal textual content and a focus on the tool’s capabilities and aesthetics. This approach emphasizes the product itself in preference to overwhelming the viewer with information. Simplicity also extends to the naming conventions of its products—iPhone, iPad, MacBook—which might be clean to understand and recall.

This emphasis on simplicity allows Apple to face out in a crowded marketplace where many competition depend on technical jargon or function-heavy advertising. By focusing at the necessities, Apple appeals to clients who price clarity and elegance.

2. Consistency Across Touchpoints

Apple’s brand is meticulously regular across all touchpoints, inclusive of its retail shops, packaging, advertising and marketing, and customer support. This consistency reinforces the emblem’s identity and builds accept as true with with clients.

Apple’s retail stores are a high example. Each keep is designed to offer a continuing and immersive enjoy, with open layouts, clean strains, and uniform aesthetics. The body of workers is educated to embody Apple’s values, offering informed and pleasant customer service that enhances the general brand enjoy.

The packaging of Apple products is some other touchpoint in which consistency shines. The unboxing enjoy is cautiously curated to awaken a feel of exhilaration and top class first-rate. Every detail, from the in shape of the container to the association of the additives, displays Apple’s meticulous interest to element.

3. Focus on Innovation

Innovation is at the coronary heart of Apple’s brand strategy. The company positions itself as a pioneer in era, constantly pushing obstacles and setting enterprise standards. This reputation for innovation is a large motive force of Apple’s logo fairness.

Products just like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad had been progressive on the time of their release, redefining their respective classes and establishing Apple as a frontrunner in innovation. Even whilst entering set up markets, such as wearables with the Apple Watch or streaming with Apple TV+, Apple differentiates itself through specific features, seamless integration with its ecosystem, and superior person experience.

Apple’s emphasis on studies and improvement ensures a consistent pipeline of progressive products and services, retaining the logo at the vanguard of purchaser technology. This consciousness on innovation additionally fosters a belief of Apple as a ahead-wondering and modern-day business enterprise.

Four. Emotional Branding

Apple’s branding approach goes beyond practical blessings to hook up with clients on an emotional stage. The business enterprise’s advertising often specializes in how its products enhance users’ lives instead of just highlighting technical specifications.

Campaigns like “Think Different” and “Shot on iPhone” have fun creativity, individuality, and human connection. By associating its emblem with these aspirational features, Apple creates a deep emotional bond with its clients. This emotional resonance encourages logo loyalty and fosters a experience of community amongst Apple users.

5. Premium Positioning and Pricing

Apple positions itself as a top class logo, with pricing strategies that mirror its terrific and modern products. By keeping a higher price factor, Apple reinforces its picture as a luxury logo and differentiates itself from competition that compete on value.

This top class positioning is supported by Apple’s constant shipping of advanced design, functionality, and user revel in. Consumers perceive Apple products as really worth the investment due to their great, reliability, and the fame related to owning an Apple device.

6. Seamless Ecosystem

A key issue of Apple’s branding approach is its seamless surroundings of services and products. Devices just like the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and AirPods are designed to paintings together effects, developing a cohesive and incorporated user enjoy.

This environment strategy now not best complements patron delight however additionally fosters brand loyalty. Once a purchaser enters the Apple ecosystem, they may be much more likely to buy additional Apple services and products because of the ease and interoperability they provide. The environment also creates a barrier to entry for competitors, as switching to any other emblem would disrupt the person’s revel in.

7. Focus on Storytelling

Apple excels at storytelling, using its marketing campaigns to inform compelling narratives that resonate with clients. These tales often attention on how Apple products empower customers to reap their goals, express their creativity, or stay connected with loved ones.

For instance, Apple’s vacation classified ads regularly function heartfelt memories that highlight the emotional effect of its merchandise. By framing its era as an enabler of meaningful reviews, Apple strengthens its reference to customers and reinforces its logo values.

8. Strong Visual Identity

Apple’s visual identity is a important component of its branding method. The logo’s iconic brand, smooth typography, and consistent colour palette contribute to its robust and recognizable identity.

The Apple brand—a easy, glossy, and universally identified image—embodies the brand’s values of simplicity and innovation. The constant use of smooth and contemporary typography, along side a restricted coloration palette, ensures that all Apple communications are right away recognizable and aligned with its logo picture.

9. Word-of-Mouth and Brand Advocacy

Apple leverages word-of-mouth advertising and marketing and logo advocacy to extend its reach. Loyal customers often become logo ambassadors, sharing their advantageous stories with others and recommending Apple merchandise to pals and family.

The corporation’s attention on delivering high-quality merchandise and reviews creates a strong foundation for organic advocacy. Apple additionally encourages person-generated content, along with the “Shot on iPhone” campaign, which showcases the creative potential of its gadgets and amplifies its message thru real-global examples.

10. Cultural Relevance

Apple stays culturally relevant by aligning its brand with societal traits and values. The employer often highlights topics like sustainability, privacy, and diversity in its advertising and company initiatives.

For example, Apple emphasizes its dedication to environmental sustainability by using showcasing its efforts to apply recycled substances, reduce carbon emissions, and transition to renewable power. Similarly, its attention on person privateness differentiates Apple from competition and appeals to consumers who prioritize information protection.

By addressing these cultural and societal concerns, Apple positions itself as a responsible and ahead-thinking logo that aligns with the values of its target audience.

[champstorymedia]

Scaling Without Stumbling: Keys to Success for Startup Growth

Introduction: Scaling a startup can be a daunting task, with numerous challenges and pitfalls along the way. However, with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to grow and expand a startup without stumbling. In this article, we will discuss the key factors that entrepreneurs need to consider in order to successfully scale their startup and achieve sustainable growth. Section 1:…

[liones-s]

a big lesson for me was learning that most things are not as fragile as I’d believed. missing a class, or turning in a bad assignment, won’t instantly destroy your professor’s opinion of you. accidentally saying something harsh won’t make your friend want to end the friendship. it takes work to repair these things - it takes effort and research and sometimes a sincere apology - but you can do that because they’re not irreparably broken. what you’ve worked to build, in academia and in relationships and in life, is stronger and more enduring that your mind may teach you to believe. don’t let imagined fragility lead you to giving up

[bitchesgetriches]

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Unleash Your Learning Potential: The Feynman Technique 🚀

Student life often comes with the challenge of grappling with complex concepts and information. The Feynman Technique, named after the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, is a simple yet powerful method to master any subject, especially the trickiest ones. What is the Feynman Technique? The Feynman Technique comprises four straightforward steps:

Select a Concept: Pick the concept, topic, or subject you wish to master or study. It could be a tough textbook chapter, a complex theory, or a brand-new idea.

Teach It Simply: Imagine you're explaining the chosen concept to someone else—whether a friend, a family member, or an imaginary student. Use everyday language and real-life examples to make it as clear as possible.

Identify Gaps: While you explain the concept, you might stumble upon gaps in your knowledge or areas where you struggle to simplify it. These gaps highlight where you need to focus your learning efforts.

Review and Simplify: Return to your study materials (like textbooks, lecture notes, or online resources) to fill in those knowledge gaps and deepen your understanding. Keep breaking down complex ideas into simpler terms until you can explain the concept effortlessly. Why Does It Work? The Feynman Technique capitalizes on various effective learning principles:

Simplified Understanding: Teaching a complex topic in simple terms forces you to dissect it into its fundamental components. This clarifies your own understanding and ensures you grasp the concept at its core.

Identifying Gaps: When you struggle to explain a concept, it shines a light on areas of uncertainty or incomplete knowledge. This self-assessment guides your further study.

Active Engagement: Actively teaching and explaining a concept engages your brain far more effectively than passive reading or note-taking.

Repetition: Revisiting the concept multiple times during explanation and review phases reinforces your memory and understanding.

Effective Communication: Developing the ability to convey complex ideas in simple terms is a valuable skill that can enhance your academic and professional success.

How to Apply the Feynman Technique: Let's break down how to put the Feynman Technique into practice:

Select Your Topic: Choose a concept, theory, or subject that you find challenging or want to master.

Explain It to a Friend: Imagine you're teaching this topic to a friend with no prior knowledge of the subject. Use everyday language and real-world examples to make it accessible.

Identify Your Knowledge Gaps: As you explain, pay attention to areas where you struggle to simplify or clarify. These are your knowledge gaps.

Review Your Materials: Return to your study materials (textbooks, lecture notes, online resources) to fill in the gaps and deepen your understanding.

Repeat as Needed: Keep going until you can effortlessly teach the concept to your imaginary friend, using simple language and clear examples.

Test Yourself: To cement your understanding, test yourself by explaining the concept without looking at your notes or study materials.

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Planet's Fucked: What Can You Do To Help? (Long Post)

Since nobody is talking about the existential threat to the climate and the environment a second Trump term/Republican government control will cause, which to me supersedes literally every other issue, I wanted to just say my two cents, and some things you can do to help. I am a conservation biologist, whose field was hit substantially by the first Trump presidency. I study wild bees, birds, and plants.

In case anyone forgot what he did last time, he gagged scientists' ability to talk about climate change, he tried zeroing budgets for agencies like the NOAA, he attempted to gut protections in the Endangered Species Act (mainly by redefining 'take' in a way that would allow corporations to destroy habitat of imperiled species with no ramifications), he tried to do the same for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (the law that offers official protection for native non-game birds), he sought to expand oil and coal extraction from federal protected lands, he shrunk the size of multiple national preserves, HE PULLED US OUT OF THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT, and more.

We are at a crucial tipping point in being able to slow the pace of climate change, where we decide what emissions scenario we will operate at, with existential consequences for both the environment and people. We are also in the middle of the Sixth Mass Extinction, with the rate of species extinctions far surpassing background rates due completely to human actions. What we do now will determine the fate of the environment for hundreds or thousands of years - from our ability to grow key food crops (goodbye corn belt! I hated you anyway but), to the pressure on coastal communities that will face the brunt of sea level rise and intensifying extreme weather events, to desertification, ocean acidification, wildfires, melting permafrost (yay, outbreaks of deadly frozen viruses!), and a breaking down of ecosystems and ecosystem services due to continued habitat loss and species declines, especially insect declines. The fact that the environment is clearly a low priority issue despite the very real existential threat to so many people, is beyond my ability to understand. I do partly blame the public education system for offering no mandatory environmental science curriculum or any at all in most places. What it means is that it will take the support of everyone who does care to make any amount of difference in this steeply uphill battle.

There are not enough environmental scientists to solve these issues, not if public support is not on our side and the majority of the general public is either uninformed or actively hostile towards climate science (or any conservation science).

So what can you, my fellow Americans, do to help mitigate and minimize the inevitable damage that lay ahead?

I'm not going to tell you to recycle more or take shorter showers. I'll be honest, that stuff is a drop in the bucket. What does matter on the individual level is restoring and protecting habitat, reducing threats to at-risk species, reducing pesticide use, improving agricultural practices, and pushing for policy changes. Restoring CONNECTIVITY to our landscape - corridors of contiguous habitat - will make all the difference for wildlife to be able to survive a changing climate and continued human population expansion.

**Caveat that I work in the northeast with pollinators and birds so I cannot provide specific organizations for some topics, including climate change focused NGOs. Scientists on tumblr who specialize in other fields, please add your own recommended resources. **

We need two things: FUNDING and MANPOWER.

You may surprised to find that an insane amount of conservation work is carried out by volunteers. We don't ever have the funds to pay most of the people who want to help. If you really really care, consider going into a conservation-related field as a career. It's rewarding, passionate work.

At the national level, please support:

The Nature Conservancy

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

Cornell Lab of Ornithology (including eBird)

National Audubon Society

Federal Duck Stamps (you don't need to be a hunter to buy one!)

These first four work to acquire and restore critical habitat, change environmental policy, and educate the public. There is almost certainly a Nature Conservancy-owned property within driving distance of you. Xerces plays a very large role in pollinator conservation, including sustainable agriculture, native bee monitoring programs, and the Bee City/Bee Campus USA programs. The Lab of O is one of the world's leaders in bird research and conservation. Audubon focuses on bird conservation. You can get annual memberships to these organizations and receive cool swag and/or a subscription to their publications which are well worth it. You can also volunteer your time; we need thousands of volunteers to do everything from conducting wildlife surveys, invasive species removal, providing outreach programming, managing habitat/clearing trails, planting trees, you name it. Federal Duck Stamps are the major revenue for wetland conservation; hunters need to buy them to hunt waterfowl but anyone can get them to collect!

THERE ARE DEFINITELY MORE, but these are a start.

Additionally, any federal or local organizations that seek to provide support and relief to those affected by hurricanes, sea level rise, any form of coastal climate change...

At the regional level:

These are a list of topics that affect major regions of the United States. Since I do not work in most of these areas I don't feel confident recommending specific organizations, but please seek resources relating to these as they are likely major conservation issues near you.

PRAIRIE CONSERVATION & PRAIRIE POTHOLE WETLANDS

DRYING OF THE COLORADO RIVER (good overview video linked)

PROTECTION OF ESTUARIES AND SALTMARSH, ESPECIALLY IN THE DELAWARE BAY AND LONG ISLAND (and mangroves further south, everglades etc; this includes restoring LIVING SHORELINES instead of concrete storm walls; also check out the likely-soon extinction of saltmarsh sparrows)

UNDAMMING MAJOR RIVERS (not just the Colorado; restoring salmon runs, restoring historic floodplains)

NATIVE POLLINATOR DECLINES (NOT honeybees. for fuck's sake. honeybees are non-native domesticated animals. don't you DARE get honeybee hives to 'save the bees')

WILDLIFE ALONG THE SOUTHERN BORDER (support the Mission Butterfly Center!)

INVASIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES (this is everywhere but the specifics will differ regionally, dear lord please help Hawaii)

LOSS OF WETLANDS NATIONWIDE (some states have lost over 90% of their wetlands, I'm looking at you California, Ohio, Illinois)

INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE, esp in the CORN BELT and CALIFORNIA - this is an issue much bigger than each of us, but we can work incrementally to promote sustainable practices and create habitat in farmland-dominated areas. Support small, local farms, especially those that use soil regenerative practices, no-till agriculture, no pesticides/Integrated Pest Management/no neonicotinoids/at least non-persistent pesticides. We need more farmers enrolling in NRCS programs to put farmland in temporary or permanent wetland easements, or to rent the land for a 30-year solar farm cycle. We've lost over 99% of our prairies to corn and soybeans. Let's not make it 100%.

INDIGENOUS LAND-BACK EFFORTS/INDIGENOUS LAND MANAGEMENT/TEK (adding this because there have been increasing efforts not just for reparations but to also allow indigenous communities to steward and manage lands either fully independently or alongside western science, and it would have great benefits for both people and the land; I know others on here could speak much more on this. Please platform indigenous voices)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS (get your neighbors to stop dumping fertilizers on their lawn next to lakes, reduce agricultural runoff)

OCEAN PLASTIC (it's not straws, it's mostly commercial fishing line/trawling equipment and microplastics)

A lot of these are interconnected. And of course not a complete list.

At the state and local level:

You probably have the most power to make change at the local level!

Support or volunteer at your local nature centers, local/state land conservancy non-profits (find out who owns&manages the preserves you like to hike at!), state fish & game dept/non-game program, local Audubon chapters (they do a LOT). Participate in a Christmas Bird Count!

Join local garden clubs, which install and maintain town plantings - encourage them to use NATIVE plants. Join a community garden!

Get your college campus or city/town certified in the Bee Campus USA/Bee City USA programs from the Xerces Society

Check out your state's official plant nursery, forest society, natural heritage program, anything that you could become a member of, get plants from, or volunteer at.

Volunteer to be part of your town's conservation commission, which makes decisions about land management and funding

Attend classes or volunteer with your land grant university's cooperative extension (including master gardener programs)

Literally any volunteer effort aimed at improving the local environment, whether that's picking up litter, pulling invasive plants, installing a local garden, planting trees in a city park, ANYTHING. make a positive change in your own sphere. learn the local issues affecting your nearby ecosystems. I guarantee some lake or river nearby is polluted

MAKE HABITAT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Biggest thing you can do. Use plants native to your area in your yard or garden. Ditch your lawn. Don't use pesticides (including mosquito spraying, tick spraying, Roundup, etc). Don't use fertilizers that will run off into drinking water. Leave the leaves in your yard. Get your school/college to plant native gardens. Plant native trees (most trees planted in yards are not native). Remove invasive plants in your yard.

On this last point, HERE ARE EASY ONLINE RESOURCES TO FIND NATIVE PLANTS and LEARN ABOUT NATIVE GARDENING:

Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Resource Center

Pollinator Pathway

Audubon Native Plant Finder

Homegrown National Park (and Doug Tallamy's other books)

National Wildlife Federation Native Plant Finder (clunky but somewhat helpful)

Heather Holm (for prairie/midwest/northeast)

MonarchGard w/ Benjamin Vogt (for prairie/midwest)

Native Plant Trust (northeast & mid-atlantic)

Grow Native Massachusetts (northeast)

Habitat Gardening in Central New York (northeast)

There are many more - I'm not familiar with resources for western states. Print books are your biggest friend. Happy to provide a list of those.

Lastly, you can help scientists monitor species using citizen science. Contribute to iNaturalist, eBird, Bumblebee Watch, or any number of more geographically or taxonomically targeted programs (for instance, our state has a butterfly census carried out by citizen volunteers).

In short? Get curious, get educated, get involved. Notice your local nature, find out how it's threatened, and find out who's working to protect it that you can help with. The health of the planet, including our resilience to climate change, is determined by small local efforts to maintain and restore habitat. That is how we survive this. When government funding won't come, when we're beat back at every turn trying to get policy changed, it comes down to each individual person creating a safe refuge for nature.

Thanks for reading this far. Please feel free to add your own credible resources and organizations.

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