Should I write the stories? - Printable Version

Should I write the stories? - Printable Version

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Should I write the stories? - dizdiz - 2011-02-16

Is it really necessary to write out all 2,042? If so, would one of those gigantic 180 page spiral notebooks do?

Should I write the stories? - winterpromise31 - 2011-02-16

Are you talking about physically writing out the actual stories? If so, I wouldn't bother. I'm 600 kanji in and not writing any of the stories, only reading them on the website. The one day I was away from the computer and wanted to study straight out of the RTK book, I wrote the stories out in a notebook. But I didn't notice any retention difference the next day when I reviewed.

Should I write the stories? - dizdiz - 2011-02-16

Yes, I mean physically righting them out. Sorry for the confusion. Smile

Should I write the stories? - EratiK - 2011-02-16

You should if you have a "writing" memory. For most of us, writing can help a little, but just a little isn't worth the trouble of writing the 2042 stories down. You have to know your memory works that way. Usually people who like to write have this kind of memory.
And all my stories fit on 21 pages (front+back). I'll try to share some pics (batteries are charging).
Wink

Should I write the stories? - Boy.pockets - 2011-02-16

dizdiz Wrote:Yes, I mean physically righting them out. Sorry for the confusion. :)

For me, writing them out by hand first and then putting them into this website (after a couple of days) was the best method for me. After you have written them out, you get a hard copy of the stories too. Though now I think of it, you could get that by printing out the stories from the site as well. :)

Should I write the stories? - mafried - 2011-02-17

Only if you need to, and generally you won't.

I never found it useful.

Should I write the stories? - Dustin_Calgary - 2011-02-17

I never wrote a single story, just used top ones from this site, and occasionally closed my eyes and tried to visualize something for the REALLY stuborn ones.

Finished pretty quickly too

Should I write the stories? - EratiK - 2011-02-17

Here are the pictures (I've wanted to do that since I completed RTK). There's one typical page and my four five-page booklets.

And what took me most of the time wasn't writing down the stories, but devising instant remembering stories (average, 5 to 10 minutes -- pretty slow, I know).

Should I write the stories? - zachandhobbes - 2011-02-17

Actually I may do this.

I passed AP Biology with an "A" no problem because I would take down intense notes while the teacher was talking. I didn't study a single night, I would just review my notes by reading them once or twice on the day of the test.

Maybe I have a 'writing' memory Tongue

Should I write the stories? - KMDES - 2011-02-17

Writing them out is a bad idea. For one it reinforces English into the kanji which in reality could be detrimental. If you're going to write, I suggest drawing pictures instead. A simple picture or series of pictures for a kanji can help ingrain the kanji into your brain via stimulation that is caused by the use of a pen/pencil and the reinforcement you get from seeing the picture take form and complete it's self. Keeping out English will help in the long run.