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