Reduction technique used in taking nite

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  • Abbreviation
    A shortened form of a word or phrase that is used in place of the whole word or phrase
  • Symbols
    A mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
  • Acronym
    A shortened form of a phrase or name, formed from the initial letters of each word
  • Acronyms
    • UNESCO (United Nations Education and Scientific and Cultural Organisation)
    • POTUS (President of the United States)
    • laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation)
    • scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus)
  • Initialism
    An acronym where each letter is pronounced individually rather than as a word
  • Initialisms
    • ATM (automated teller machine)
    • FAQ (frequently asked questions)
    • idk (I don't know)
    • lol (laughing out loud)
    • smi (shaking my head)
    • hrb (be right back)
  • Mnemonic
    A system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which assists in remembering something
  • Mnemonic example

    • My very eyes may Just see under the nine planet (for remembering the order of the planets)
  • Mnemonics can be used as a notes reduction technique because they allow writing less and saving time
  • Abbreviations, symbols, acronyms, and mnemonics can be used as notes reduction techniques because they help efficiently take or make notes without wasting much time
  • We can use well known abbreviations, symbols, acronyms and mnemonics as well as the ones we created by ourselves in our notes
  • When creating our own abbreviations, symbols, acronyms and mnemonics, we need to make sure that we understand them and can easily recall them
  • We cannot use abbreviations, symbols, acronyms and mnemonics in examinations, not even the well known ones