Our word for today is amanuensis. Amanuensis is a noun meaning one employed to write either by dictating or by copying a manuscript. One can easily use this term Amanuensis as referring to a secretary or an administrative assistance who provides such services to an organization. Yet, from a TRIO perspective you should serve as your own amanuensis by writing and rewriting your notes from each course as a method of studying. Remember note taking enables you to visualize the materials that you are learning; however, when you rewrite your notes, it provides the mechanism to increase your learning outcome. So try becoming your own amanuensis.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
AMANUENSIS
Our word for today is amanuensis. Amanuensis is a noun meaning one employed to write either by dictating or by copying a manuscript. One can easily use this term Amanuensis as referring to a secretary or an administrative assistance who provides such services to an organization. Yet, from a TRIO perspective you should serve as your own amanuensis by writing and rewriting your notes from each course as a method of studying. Remember note taking enables you to visualize the materials that you are learning; however, when you rewrite your notes, it provides the mechanism to increase your learning outcome. So try becoming your own amanuensis.
