Proposal for scientific study


Aims:

Comparing the effectiveness of traditional forms of mugging to newer methods

Are hand written notes, rather than type written ones a more effective means of studying?
How do softcopy and hardcopy versions of information affect a students ability to study?

Hypothesis:

Given that in exam setting, students have to hand write their exam scripts, writing their notes by hand produces is a better method of study because they retain the memory of writing key phrases during their exams.

Softcopy versions of information are a source of headaches for students. (E learning during their holidays)
While hardcopies cause the onset of asleep.

Abstract:

Traditional modes of study have been characterized by mugging, including the occasional urge to come up with a better version of notes than the ones provided by various educational institutions. Scientific studies1 have shown that students retain at least 20% of the information that they write down, compared to when they listen or read, where they can learn nothing while engaging in daydreaming or staring blankly2. More recently, the advancement of technology has provided alternative forms of methods to taking notes which more students are using. This study aims to investigate the effects on these trends on mugging efficiency of students.




Appendices

mugged, mugging
colloq To study or revise (a subject, etc) thoroughly, especially for an examination.
(ALLWORDS dictionary)

1. Harry Potty, Student Woes Start from Staring Blankly Muggle T'DAY Jan 2005

2.Galbtrox neragonar, M.Y. Friends, Daydreaming linked to delays in ability to executing functions Tedrahetron Letters . 1973, 17, 92–103.