Having trouble memorizing hard to learn information? Use acronym sentences!

This easy to use strategy is a great tool to help you in any class that you need to memorize information in.

How you use it:

When you have information that you need to memorize, first list out all of the words you need to memorize (and the order if there is a specific order).

Then highlight the first letter of each word you have.

Next create a sentence to help you recollect the words by using the letters highlighted.

*remember the more unusual the sentence the easier it will be to remember*

How I used it:

I used this strategy in my HTW 318 and WGS 203 classes. For HTW I had to memorize the stages of addiction. I first listed out all of my words: expiriment, misuse, abuse, dependency. I highlighted the first letter of each of the words to help me look at them better. I then thought about a sentence that would help me recall these words in this order during the exam. I cam up with the sentence Everyone Must Always Dance . Now during the exam when a question is asked about the stages of addiction I will have this sentence prepared and be able to recall my words.

I did this as well for my WGS 203 class. The words I were trying to memorize were poverty, population, advances, decline. This time there was no specific order. I again highlighted the first letter and created my sentence. I came up with Dance At Peoples Place. Although this is a weird sentence it will stick with me and help me remember these phrases.

Who this works for:

This is a great strategy for visual and kinesthetic learners. I am a kinesthetic learner so this tool helps me visualize and do something with my material. Making acronym sentence can only help one in memorizing hard to learn information and it is a fun and easy memorization strategy!