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@@ -22,8 +22,24 @@ might be required to memorize course content (e.g., theorems,
 processes, or different case studies) or be required be familiar with
 a reading list, which questions might be asked about.
 
+Start preparing well in advance; work begins the first lecture: 
+
+1. Take good notes. Revision should not be a process of watching
+   lectures and making notes on them, you should already be well
+   versed with the content of the class --- this means paying
+   attention.
+2. Use practice papers. If you can answer questions from past papers
+   well, then this will put you in a good place for your actual
+   exam.[^past-papers]
+
 ## Take home exams
 
 ## Technical answers (Maths, Physics, etc.)
 
 ## Written answers (Philosophy, Art History, etc.)
+
+[^past-papers]: I have met many people who did not know how to find
+past papers for their subject. For _most_ subjects, login to
+MySaint, and open the 'My courses' tab. Then, scroll down to 'Past exam
+papers' and enter your module code. This is not the case for all
+subjects. Maths, in particular, uses a different system.