A recent New York Times article
(by Benedict Carey, Sept 6, 2010) makes a very interesting read as it challenges many of our commonly held beliefs regarding the best way to study!
Now as we embark on another new semester, there is no better time to get on track with a new study plan. Some points would be relatively painless to adopt so take a look see ...
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Thieme Publishers offers this
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[registration required].
An intuitive website design allows quick access to the anatomical region of interest. Users can turn labels on or off while studying, and a zoom function allows image magnification. A testing feature allows users to drag and drop labels onto the anatomical illustrations while being timed. Users may view test results instantly to measure their proficiency of the material and compare scores with other users!
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A recent New York Times article (by Benedict Carey, Sept 6, 2010) makes a very interesting read as it challenges many of our commonly held beliefs regarding the best way to study!
