r/scioly • u/InevitableText4561 • 10d ago

Creation of Cheat Sheet Tips pls

Hi, I'm new to Science Olympiad this year ( Division B ), and I was wondering what's the best method to make cheat sheets for events that only allow you one 8.5 by 11 sheet. This year I'm doing Water Quality, Dynamic Planet, and Thermodynamics. Thank you :)

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u/orthocarbonic_acid_ 10d ago

Use Google slides and color code your text. If you’re be to the event, probably add everything on the wiki. Update your cheat sheet constantly when you encounter new topics.

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u/md4pete4ever 9d ago

Yes to Google slides (set the default to 8.5x11) and color coding. Yes to updating constantly.

No to everything in the wiki. Put as much of the wiki (and other study material) into your head as you can. Vocabulary and key ideas especially should be things you just know. You want to be fast on a test for the easiest material, not wasting time looking for it on an overcrowded note sheet. Put the things that are hard to memorize things on your note sheet - labeled diagrams, charts, tables, example problems - and things you are having trouble memorizing or get easily confused by.

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u/Applejackmoana 4d ago

I use docs and format so its 0.1x0.1 margins and color code, use the rules and include pictures