REWIND: Dr Adam Putnam on Mnemonics & Getting Things Done

Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning

In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Dr Adam Putnam, who is an assistant professor at Furman University, to share his fascinating insights about:
- Mnemonic techniques: widely misunderstood but can be powerful tools
- Retrieval practice, and how to implement it effectively
- A psychologist’s perspective on the art of focus and productivity.
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Links and resources mentioned in this episode include:
(These show notes also available at: https://examstudyexpert.com/adam)

Adam recommended a couple of great books in this episode if you're interested in the art of working more productively, or learning more about mnemonic techniques:

• “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” by David Allen (available from Amazon https://geni.us/davidallen)
• “Your Memory: How it Works and How To Improve It” by Kenneth Higbee (available from Amazon https://geni.us/yourmemory)

You can find Adam online at www.adamlputnam.com

For more information about first-letter mnemonics (acronyms): https://examstudyexpert.com/chunking-and-memory/#acronyms

For a quick guide to the pegword method: https://examstudyexpert.com/pegword-method/
For the committed mnemonicist (yes, I'm pretty sure I made that word up) wanting to learn the major system, Wikipedia has a pretty decent overview to get you started. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mnemonic_major_system
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