Editorial Policy

The rules we follow when we research, write and update our guides.

Our purpose

We help students understand study methods and choose ones that fit their situation. We aim to be accurate, clear and honest about what is and is not known.

How guides are made

1. Research. We start from published educational and cognitive-science research, such as reviews, meta-analyses and well-known studies.
2. Writing. Each guide is written in plain English and follows the same structure: what the method is, when to use it, how to apply it, examples, advantages, limitations, common mistakes, related methods and next steps.
3. Sources. Each guide lists its references. We cite only works that exist and that we have checked.
4. Evidence label. We rate each guide as strong, moderate or limited, using the rules on the evidence page.
5. Review. The editorial team checks each guide for accuracy, clarity and unsupported claims before and after publication.

What we will not claim

• That a method will raise your grades or guarantee learning.
• That one method works for every student or every subject.
• That a popular technique is proven when the research is weak.

Independence

Our content is not paid for by outside companies. We do not publish sponsored reviews or accept payment to rank a product or method. If we ever link to a tool, app or book, we will say whether the link is an affiliate link. If advertising appears on the site in the future, it will be clearly separate from editorial content and will not change what we write.

Use of AI tools

We may use software tools to help with drafting, editing and checking. Every guide is reviewed by people on the editorial team, who are responsible for its accuracy.

Updates and corrections

Guides show the date they were last reviewed. We update a guide when new research or a reader report shows that it is wrong or out of date. If you find a mistake, please tell us. We fix confirmed errors quickly and note significant changes.

Limits of our advice

Our guides are general educational information. They are not medical, psychological or learning-disability advice and they do not replace a teacher, school counselor or professional. If you have trouble with attention, memory or anxiety that affects your studies, consider talking with a qualified professional.

Last reviewed: October 30, 2026.