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THE CREATIVE WARWICK REVISION GUIDE
Creative Warwick Weeks: Mind | 22-30 April (Week 1) Natural World | 6-14 May (Week 3) Performance | 17-25 June (Week 9)
THE CREATIVE MANIFESTO BE CREATIVE IN ALL THAT YOU DO.
TRUST THE UNEXPECTED. ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN.
BE YOURSELF NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY. YOU'LL NEVER BE SOMEONE ELSE.
MISTAKES ARE PART OF THE PROCESS.
IF EVERYTHING HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE, TRY DOING IT EVEN BETTER.
IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL IT'S DONE.
BE WILLING TO CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE.
REMEMBER THAT YOU WERE CREATED TO CREATE.
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HOW TO REVISE EFFECTIVELY 1.
MAKE A LIST
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Making lists helps us to stay organised and keep track of all our tasks. Checking off revision topics as you go gives a great sense of accomplishment!
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FLASH CARDS Flash cards are very popular and are a brilliant way to memorise definitions and processes. Memory testing with flash cards is also a fun way to revise with others.
MIND MAPS Mind maps are a brilliant tool for more visual learners. They are a useful and interesting way to store information.
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FLOW DIAGRAMS Flow diagrams are one of the most clear and creative ways to get down information. They help you to see the 'big picture'.
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ROUTINE Don't wait until the night before an exam to tell yourself that you'll have an early night - get into the routine as soon as possible! Make a revision timetable and plan your meals, breaks and sleeping pattern.
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Some people will prefer silence for revision but there are many of us who need some musical accompaniment. Try making an hour long playlist to help regulate your revision time, it might prevent you from checking your phone for the time and getting distracted. If you get distracted by songs because you can't help singing along, try listening to instrumental or orchestral music.
DECORATION Aesthetically pleasing notes with splashes of colour and doodles can help us with memorising!
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MEMORY GAMES Try out creative memory techniques to find which one works for you! Make acronyms, write songs or draw pictures.
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MUSIC
QUIZ NIGHTS Sometimes the best way to get ideas and concepts ingrained is to have revision sessions with friends. Test each other and have a go at past papers together.
TREAT YO'SELF No matter what revision techniques you put to use, make sure you make time for yourself. Whether you need sweets, a cycle ride, naps or a bit of retail therapy - don't feel guilty about treating yourself.
5 WAYS TO make your revision notes
prettier
use arrows to link detailed information
use various shapes to amplify specific text
write
in
different ways
use at least 3 different colours of pen
draw little doodles for embellishment/procrastination
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SODOKU STUDY BREAK
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EACH ONE OF US IS BORN WITH CREATIVITY. - MAYA ANGELOU
STEM to STEAM WHY HALF IS NOT ENOUGH At some point in your life you were probably told that you are either 'right-brained' or 'left-brained'. This dichotomy encourages us to think that we cannot possibly be both analytical and creative. Recently there has been a significant growth in what is known as the STEAM movement. This movement recognises the important of introducing the Arts to the traditional STEM framework.
A combination of creativity and technical skills has a proven track record when we consider successes such as Steve Jobs (Founder of Apple), Marissa Mayer (CEO of Yahoo) and Albert Einstein.
Royal Holloway’s Professor Kate Normington has highlighted how Leonardo da Vinci brought the sciences and arts together in Renaissance Italy. She said: “It appears that, even within contemporary times, those at the forefront of innovation have been merging arts and science practice. Pomeroy notes that ‘Nobel laureates in the sciences are seventeen times likelier than the average scientist to be a painter, twelve times as likely to be a poet, and four times as likely to be a musician’,” making reference to the works of science news writer, Steven Ross Pomeroy.
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Alternative Words for your essays and assignments
Instead of
Instead of
Say...
saying very...
Say...
saying very...
afraid
terrified
large
colossal
angry
furious
loved
adored
bad
atrocious
neat
immaculate
beautiful
exquisite
poor
destitute
big
immense
risky
perilous
capable
accomplished
strong
unyielding
dirty
squalid
tired
exhausted
dry
parched
weak
feeble
fast
quick
wise
sagacious
good
superb
worried
anxious
Interesting
Useful
exciting
fascinating
beneficial
applicable
captivating
absorbing
rewarding
of great use
engaging
mind-blowing
fulfilling
profitable
engrossing
invigorating
viable
efficient
gripping
electrifying
workable
practical
Key phrases for essays another factor worth considering... in my opinion... as a result of...
despite the fact that...
what is more...
on account of...
in conclusion...
due to...
according to experts...
research has found that...
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WORD SEARCH Study Break
Koan
Copper Rooms
Gibbet Hill
Degree
Societies
Curiousitea
Purple
Circling
Learning Grid
Goose
Skool Dayz
Dirty Duck
Rootes
Arts Centre
Library
Warwick
Xananas
Graduation
Oculus
Pop
WRITE YOUR OWN
LIMERICK Writing poetry is a great way to exercise your vocabulary. Put your linguistic creativity to the test by filling in this limerick template. Limerick [lim-er-ick]
Example... There once was a goose from Warwick, All its life it hoped it could frolic, So it swam here and there, And made students beware, That feathery lake dweller from Warwick.
a humorous five-line poem with a rhyme scheme aabba.
Your turn! There once was a _____________ from _____________, All their/its life they/it hoped _____________________, So they/it____________________________________, And ________________________________________, That _________________________ from ___________.
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CREATIVITY IS AS IMPORTANT AS LITERACY. - SIR KEN ROBINSON
20 ways to take aÂ
BREAK work out
learn to cook something new
have a bubble bath
go and explore the outdoors
watch the stars
watch something on tv
write a list, poem or story
plan a trip for the future
examine everyday objects with fresh eyes
listen to music
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tidy and organise your space
read a book (for pleasure!)
draw, doodle or paint
watch the clouds
complete a puzzle
learn a new skill
phone a friend or family member
have a nap
make yourself a hot drink
engage in small acts of kindness
CREATIVITY EXISTS MORE IN THE SEARCHING THAN THE FINDING. - STEPHEN NACHMANOVITCH
Look out for the next Are You OK? days! Friday 28th April: 'What's Next?' Tuesday 9th May: Feel Good
MIND WEEK 22-30 April week 1
SOCIETY EVENTS
Mind Games in Writing (Writing Society) 26 April | 2pm - 3.30pm | H3.57 A session with a mix of writing activities including experimenting with riddles, psychological thrillers and foreshadowing something different for new and seasoned writers alike. Everyone is welcome - just bring some paper/a laptop to get writing with! Warwick Debating Training Session (Debating Society) 26 April | 4pm - 6pm | OC0.05 We are holding a training session for people who want to get into debating. We will be focusing strongly on argument development, analysis, and rebuttal skills. Just turn up! DrumSoc De-stress! (DrumSoc) 27 April | 2pm - 4pm | TBC DrumSoc are coordinating a drum circle, members will be there to guide and lead but it's all about having a group together to communicate through rhythm. Turn up anytime within the two hours, people can come and go. LEGO De-stress Session (WAMB) 27 April | 5pm - 7pm | S0.09 Come along and have a break from revision and experience the therapeutic power of LEGO! Feel free to turn up at any time during the two hour period.
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MIND WEEK 22-30 April week 1
SOCIETY EVENTS
Meditation for the Mind (Mind Aware & Buddhist Society) 27 April | 6pm - 6.45pm (followed by social) | OC1.06 Sitting and Walking meditation session followed by a relaxed social with Buddhist Soc & Mind Aware members. You can get involved by turning up on the day - the more the merrier! Film Screening of 'SPLIT' (Warwick Student Cinema) 28 April | 7.30pm - 10pm | L3 Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, there remains one still submerged, set to materialize and dominate the others. Head to L3 on the day and buy tickets on the door (£3/£4). International Tabletop Day (Tabletop Games and Role-playing Society with Medic Games Society, Go Society & Chess Society) 29 April | 10am onwards (up to 18 hours) | Lib 1 A full day of Board games, wargames, card games, RPGs, Chess and Go. Food will be available during the event, which will run from 10am until late at night. If you've never had the chance to get into tabletop gaming, this is the perfect chance to start! All are welcome at any time of the day - just turn up!
For more events and information visit: warwicksu.com/creativewarwick
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COMPETITION
TIME Have a little check back over this guide to see if you can spot the letters hidden in plain sight. Once you've got them, use them to spell out a special message below!
HINT: You'll need to think out of the box to find them.
! Once you've filled in the blanks with the message, take a picture of this page and post it to Facebook, Twitter or  Instagram using #CreativeWarwick and #MindWeek. Post your picture before 30th April to be in with a chance of winning a free Bread Oven!
CREATIVITY IS PIERCING THE MUNDANE TO FIND THE MARVELOUS. -Â BILL D. MOYER