Study guides
The science of studying, in plain English.
No hacks, no hustle — just what the research on memory actually says, and how to use it. Start with spaced repetition, or read whichever one matches the week you're having.
July 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Spaced Repetition, Explained
Why re-reading fails, what the forgetting curve really shows, and how spaced repetition and FSRS fix it — in three steps you can start today.
July 6, 2026 · 7 min read
10 AI Study Prompts That Actually Help
Ten concrete prompts for studying with AI, what each one produces, and an honest look at when AI helps you learn and when it just does the work for you.
July 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Plan a Whole Semester From Your Syllabus in 10 Minutes
A text-first walkthrough: turn a syllabus into a day-by-day study plan that spaces your work backward from every deadline — in about ten minutes.
July 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Cramming vs. Spacing: What the Research Actually Says
The evidence on spaced practice and successive relearning, why spacing wins for durable memory — and an honest look at when cramming is the rational choice.
July 6, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Run a Study Group That Actually Works
Most study groups turn into hangouts. A group contract, live quiz games, and the accountability research that explains why studying with others can beat studying alone.
July 6, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Focus Without Deleting TikTok
Willpower is a bad plan for beating your phone. Timeboxing, focus sessions, streaks, and why putting distance between you and the phone works better than trying harder.
July 10, 2026 · 6 min read
AI Detectors Get It Wrong. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
AI detectors falsely flag real student writing — non-native speakers most of all. What the evidence says, what universities are doing, and how to keep proof that your work is yours.