Whole brain super learning ability

Chapter 27 The rapid increase in writing ability (3)
In the upper left corner of the card: Write the number of the corresponding reference index card (also in its upper left corner), so that you can be reminded of the source and source of the material.Below the source index card number: Write the page number on which the source appears.Take out your preliminary outline, which section does the information on your note index card fit into?Outline "A"?Outline "C"?Write the appropriate outline title in the upper right corner of the card.If you are not sure which syllabus the material fits into, use an asterisk (*) in place of the title.Later, when you draw up a more detailed outline, you can try to fit these unidentified cards into the outline.After the outline title: Write a one- or two-word prompt describing the material for this card.When you finish your notes on a source, let yourself know that the source is done by noting its references index card.Make sure you made no mistakes when you transferred the data to the note index card, so double-check the names, dates, and other statistics.As with reference index cards, it doesn't matter whether you write the parts of the material in the same position as we said, what matters is that each sheet matches, the page number is always placed in the same position, and the same writing method is used, the source number, title And tips as well.

Example of a completed note index card
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Hamilton Receives Honorary Law Degrees from Yale and NYU
As you take notes, you may also want to make personal thought note index cards on which to write down thoughts, ideas, or impressions you have had about your topic or hypothesis.Maybe you've thought of a great introduction to your report, put that on a card, or maybe you've thought of a personal experience related to the topic, put that on a card too .Write each idea on a separate card, just as if you had jotted it down from other sources, and also include titles and simple reminders on the cards.Where the source number would have been, write your name to indicate that the ideas originated with you.

Next, it's time to organize the data.Now you have to decide whether your provisional hypothesis is still on track, and you have to decide how to arrange your presentation, and write a detailed outline.

Once you've settled on your final hypothesis, it's time to start figuring out how your report will be presented, and this is where the note-and-index card method really comes in handy.Note index cards are the best tool for organizing reports, get out all note index cards, and:

1. Group cards with the same outline title into one group (cards with letters in the upper corner).

2. According to your preliminary outline, arrange the order of each group (the card with title "A" is placed first, the card with title "B" next, the card with title "C" next, and so on) .

3. In each syllabus title group, further arrange the order and put the same "hints" (the two nouns in the upper right corner of the card) together.

4. Next, look at other cards that do not fill in the outline title, but fill in the asterisk.Can you pair them with a certain title group now?If you can, replace the asterisk with the letter of the title, if not, put the card at the end of the stack.

Now that your note cards have been organized according to the preliminary outline, take a few minutes to read them, starting from the front card and reading them one by one.What you are reading at this time is actually your most original draft report-you arrange the collected information in the order in which it will be presented in the end.Do you think this order is good now?Or some other arrangement would be better?Rearrange your outline if necessary.But don't change the letters of the headings in the outline (if you decide to move the "B" heading to the front, keep using "B" for it), or the lettering of the headings on your notecards won't match the outline .

Then, take out each group of note cards and rearrange their order according to the new outline you have decided.After you have lined up the cards with the title letters (A, B, C, etc.), check the starred cards again and try to see which set they fit into.

Go through your notecards from start to finish, see?Before you know it, you have completed the detailed outline of the report. The title letters on the note card exactly match the main title of your outline. As for the hints on the note card?These are the subheadings of your outline.

The next step is to write the prompts from your notecards directly into the report, in the same order in the stack as they are in the outline.Some teachers will ask you to give him the outline first, and then you can continue to write the report after agreeing.If your teacher asks for this, find out the outline format he requires. You may have to use specific numbering and use an alphabetical format, such as using Roman numerals instead of uppercase English letters, to number the order of the headings.

The following is an example of a detailed outline for a report entitled "Women Navigators Serving in the Navy in World War I":
Sample Detailed Outline
in world war one
Women Navigators Serving in the Navy
A．Why non-military female sailors join the war
1. Lack of male sailors
2. Female navigators make requests
3. Test plan begins

B．Type and number of women involved

1. Statistics on the initial number of participants

2. Background information of the pioneers of the project

3. Socioeconomic background of the participants
C．Qualification and training
1. Experience must be able to match the plan
2, training plan

a.ground school

b.naval school

D．their tasks and contributions

1. Transporting submarines

2. Towing destroyers
3. Ships completed sea trials and repairs
4. Achievements comparable to male sailors

E．Military vs. Civilian Status Issues
1. Reasons for starting to adopt civilian status

2. Plan to change military status
3. Why do you need a plan?

4. Why the plan was not implemented
F．group disbanded

1. No need for other sailors
2. Male sailors need the jobs occupied by female sailors

3. Voices supporting/against dissolution

G．Request to be recognized as a Veteran's Battle

1. Importance of this struggle

a.The Benefits of Being a Veteran for Women
b.Acknowledge the contribution of this group

2. Women who contributed to the struggle

3. Debates and votes in Congress
4. Voting results and impact

In fact, you will find that the step of writing the first draft is easier than you imagined. Of course, this is assuming that you have followed the aforementioned steps so far and completed the previous work step by step-taking good notes, organizing The order of the note cards, a detailed outline is prepared, etc.

To write a good report requires concentration and no other distractions.And to concentrate, you need quiet.You'll also need enough desk space to line up your notecards, a well-lit workplace, and a dictionary close by.If possible, write directly on the computer so that you can easily add, delete, or rearrange what you write.Remember: At this time, your purpose is to write the first draft - the emphasis is on the outline, the first draft does not need to be perfect, but is ready to be revised.

Your own thoughts are the basis for the content of your report.Before you worry about wording and embellishments, the foundation must first be established.So for now, just focus on putting your thoughts into the report, regardless of wording or punctuation, and leave that for later.

Your note cards helped you complete an outline, and now they can go on to help you write paragraphs and even sentences of your report.

1. Now that the order of your note cards should be consistent with your detailed outline, first take out all the cards under the first heading in your outline.

2. From the stack of cards, find the card that has the same prompt as the first subheading of your outline.

3. Read the information on the card, think about how to organize the information and write it into a section.

4. Re-arrange the order of the cards according to your latest sorting order.

5. Repeat the above steps for each group of cards until all cards are completed.

Now it's time for the real guns to go into battle, with the goal of turning the notecard draft into a real first draft.When writing a draft, use 2 to 3 times the interval to facilitate subsequent revisions.Make a note at the bottom of each note card as you complete it.If you decide not to use the information on a card during the drafting process, don't throw the card away; put it in another stack and maybe you decide to include the information in other parts of the report, or maybe when you After reading the draft, I changed my mind and decided to write it in according to the original plan.

You may be struggling right now, are you in one of those writer's lows?Here are some tips to help you get out of your slump:
·Assume that you are writing to a good friend, telling her what you have learned about the subject and why you believe your hypothesis is correct.

·Use everyday expressions.Too many people limit themselves by using buzzy words, forgetting that their purpose is to convey meaning, that simplicity is better, throw away the fancy words, and start over!

· Write something first.As soon as you write that first sentence—even if it's a really bad first sentence—your mind will naturally start to create a flow of thoughts.

· Don't embellish what you write.When you write a draft, don't pick your own bones, remember!Your goal is just a "draft"

· Keep it flowing.If you get stuck at a certain point, don't sit there worrying for hours - not even minutes - just jot down in a few sentences what you want to write about that part first, and move on.

·If you can't even get the gist of it down, skip the whole paragraph and come back later.The important thing is to keep the flow of the text no matter what, and force yourself to write in such a way, with as few pauses as possible.

To avoid the appearance of plagiarism, when you include the following information in your report, be sure to cite the source of the information:
· Citing publications
· Other people's theories or ideas
· Sentences, vocabulary, or special expressions that others have said
· Statements, graphics and research materials compiled by others
・Illustrations, photos, tables, etc. designed by others

With some exceptions, you don't have to cite well-known facts, theories, and expressions, and you certainly don't have to cite the sources for phrases and expressions that don't have an author.

(End of this chapter)