Student-friendly course companion
Scholarcy has helped over 20,000 students within the DSA in:
reading
referencing
organisation
How Scholarcy works
Read efficiently and retain knowledge in an interactive way
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Who can Scholarcy help?
Scholarcy helps a variety of different students with different needs and learning styles. Learn how Scholarcy can benefit students within the DSA.
Overview
Many students with ADHD will find Scholarcy much more accessible compared to reading long academic texts, due to the flashcards reducing distractions, and making the reading process more enjoyable by delivering the core information in an easily accessible format, that allows students to effortlessly take action on reading.
Key points
- The ease of access to the information within the flashcard will make reading more accessible
- Students will gain a sense of achievement from completing their reading more easily
- Scholarcy provides motivation to pursue reading more
Symptoms
- Anxiety & Overwhelm
- Burn out
- Distraction
- Memory Retention
- Organisation
- Procrastination
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Reducing the text down to the key facts will reduce overwhelm for students with ASC. The predictable format will add comfort to reading which will reduce anxiety associated with approaching new text.
Key points
- Predictability reduces anxiety
- Scholarcy makes organisation more manageable, reducing overwhelm
Burn out
Flashcards can be treated as an easily actionable task which is more approachable for students with ADHD. Finishing reading each card gives a sense of achievement which can combat burn out.
Key points
- Students can highlight points and turn them into notes or actionable tasks
- Turning multiple files into one summary gives students a sense of achievement.
Distraction
Scholarcy removes distractions by isolating the key facts and important points in a digestible format. The contributions are laid out in their own specific section, making it easier to identify the writer’s contribution, and consideration of prior work. The spotlight feature helps users to identify important points within the paper, alongside the additional information that will help them understand the wider context of the research.
Key points
- Students can identify important parts of the paper easily
Memory Retention
Presenting the flashcards in a format which readers with ADHD can interpret immediately will increase the memory retention and key fact recall as the information is immediately accessible to the user.
Key points
- Scholarcy increases focus which improves memory retention
- Reducing the anxiety around study increases the key fact recall for students with ADHD
Organisation
Scholarcy aids with organisation as the folder structure makes it really easy to store and retrieve flashcards saved to the library. The search functionality integrates with keywords in the papers as well as notes, making it far easier to retrieve flashcards at later dates. The integration between Scholarcy and search engines using the browser extension means that compiling collections of new information is much easier and more accessible to users that struggle with organisation skills.
Key points
- The intuitive organisation system eliminates the possibility of losing an article
- The navigation around the library makes quickly accessing recent articles possible
Procrastination
The ease of access to reading the flashcards makes reading more accessible whilst reducing procrastination. Reading flashcards is more rewarding as they can be completed faster, which makes reading more rewarding for people with ADHD.
Key points
- Scholarcy makes reading more accessible which reduces procrastination
- Easily actionable reading tasks make reading more rewarding
Overview
The predictable format the flashcards are presented in will reduce anxiety towards approaching new literature. Highlighting the key points using the spotlight feature will reduce the overwhelm that a lot of ASC students will feel when confronted will a wall of text which academic articles often are.
Key points
- The spotlight feature highlights key points and turning them into digestible content
- Consistent and predictable format allows students to feel confident with their course material
Symptoms
- Anxiety & Overwhelm
- Burn out
- Consistency
- Distraction
- Organisation
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Reducing the text down to the key facts will reduce overwhelm for students with ASC. The predictable format will add comfort to reading which will reduce anxiety associated with approaching new text.
Key points
- The predictability of Scholarcy reduces anxiety with approaching new text
- Transforming complex documents into easily navigable flashcards decreases overwhelm
Burn out
Making reading and extracting key facts more accessible will reduce the burn out felt by ASC students, as they will have a lower barrier to overcome when approaching their reading.
Key points
- Extracting key facts with the important points
- Reading is more accessible with section breakdowns
Consistency
Presenting information in a consistent format will be beneficial for ASC students, as they find routine and predictability comforting.
Key points
- Key facts are presented in a consistent format
- Scholarcy integrates with any existing workflow
Distraction
Scholarcy removes distractions by isolating the key facts and important points in a digestible format. The contributions are laid out in their own specific section, making it easier to identify the writer’s contribution, and consideration of prior work. The spotlight feature helps users to identify important points within the paper, alongside the additional information that will help them understand the wider context of the research.
Key points
- Students can identify important parts of the paper easily
- Contributions are laid out in their own specific section
Organisation
Scholarcy aids with organisation as the folder structure makes it really easy to store and retrieve flashcards saved to the library. The search functionality integrates with keywords in the papers as well as notes, making it far easier to retrieve flashcards at later dates. The integration between Scholarcy and search engines using the browser extension means that compiling collections of new information is much easier and more accessible to users that struggle with organisation skills.
Key points
- Search functionality integrates with keywords in papers to easily find.
Overview
The web integration will mean that students with a physical condition will have an easier time approaching reading due to the ease of access the flashcards support. Having the text presented in a more accessible format will help to combat burn out, as there is a smaller requirement for the user to interpret the text when compared to reading the text in full.
Key points
- Required reading becomes more manageable with Scholarcy
- Transition from reading to writing takes less energy
Symptoms
- Burn out
- Distraction
- Memory Retention
- Organisation
- Fatigue
- Physically Difficulty
- Reading & Comprehension
Burn out
Scholarcy enables readers to both skim read, and dive deeper into literature without needing the physical material. Context switching is more manageable within Scholarcy which reduces mental fatigue and burn out.
Key points
- Students can highlight points and turn them into notes or actionable tasks
Distraction
Scholarcy removes distractions by isolating the key facts and important points in a digestible format. The contributions are laid out in their own specific section, making it easier to identify the writer’s contribution, and consideration of prior work. The summary helps users to identify important points within the paper, alongside the additional information that will help them understand the wider context of the research.
Key points
- The flashcard summary is laid out in sections
- Students can identify important parts of the paper easily
Memory Retention
The lower barrier to entry means that readers with physical conditions will not have to spend as much effort decoding what the author is saying, meaning more effort can be used for processing the content instead, which will improve their fact recall.
Key points
- Lower physical demands allows more effort to be placed on understanding
Organisation
Scholarcy aids with organisation as the folder structure makes it really easy to store and retrieve flashcards saved to the library. The search functionality integrates with keywords in the papers as well as notes, making it far easier to retrieve flashcards at later dates. The integration between Scholarcy and search engines using the browser extension means that compiling collections of new information is much easier and more accessible to users that struggle with organisation skills.
Key points
- Digital articles which can be retrieved more easily reduce the effort associated with managing a large collection of articles
Fatigue
Scholarcy flashcards provide a low barrier to entry, and ease of access, that reduces the fatigue that can come from managing many digital or physical books and papers.
Key points
- Lower barrier to entry reduces energy required to begin a task
- Screening articles to know what to read is made easier, less effort is wasted
Physical Difficulty
Removing the requirement for physical books and papers makes reading less fatiguing. The export options within the Scholarcy Library make keeping track of notes and important points much easier to manage compared to traditional study techniques.
Key points
- Easy navigation makes working through different sections of the text easy
Reading & Comprehension
Comprehending the article or textbook can be made easier by having the key points extracted and presented in an accessible format. Having a prior understanding of the academic text also makes it easier to approach reading the entire text after reading the summary from the flashcards, as students can anticipate themes and concepts that are coming up.
Key points
- Important points are extracted
- Consistent and accessible formats
Overview
Key fact recall will be improved using Scholarcy as the contributions, important points, and key facts are easily accessible through the flashcard sections and use of the spotlight feature. Students with a specific learning difficulty will find approaching new text through Scholarcy is easier with locating the important points within the text, creating a greater contextual knowledge of the article with fewer barriers to entry.
Key points
- Highlights important points
- Contributions and key facts are easily accessible
Symptoms
- Anxiety & Overwhelm
- Burn out
- Distraction
- Memory Retention
- Organisation
- Procrastination
- Reading & Comprehension
Anxiety & Overwhelm
The predictable format makes extracting information easier and less frustrating, which will reduce anxiety for students with SpLD. Articles are transformed into a more consistent reading experience which reduces overwhelm for students approaching new text.
Key points
- Predictable formats reduce anxiety
- Students can build confidence in their ability with guided reading
Burn out
Increasing the accessibility of reading will encourage users with SpLD requirements to keep reading and will stave off burn out. Transforming articles into interactive flashcards makes reading a more rewarding task, making completing their reading list more enjoyable, whilst decreasing burn out.
Key points
- Reading lists become actionable tasks
- Reading lists become actionable tasksMore accessible reading decreases burnout
Distraction
Scholarcy removes distractions by isolating the key facts and important points in a digestible format. The contributions are laid out in their own specific section, making it easier to identify the writer’s contribution, and consideration of prior work. The spotlight feature helps users to identify important points within the paper, alongside the additional information that will help them understand the wider context of the research.
Key points
- The flashcard summary is laid out in sections
- Students can identify important parts of the paper easily
Memory Retention
The flashcards present the information in a clear and concise manner, making it more accessible for readers to digest the information for recall at a later date.
Key points
- Predictability improves focus and key fact retention
Organisation
Scholarcy aids with organisation as the folder structure makes it really easy to store and retrieve flashcards saved to the library. The search functionality integrates with keywords in the papers as well as notes, making it far easier to retrieve flashcards at later dates. The integration between Scholarcy and search engines using the browser extension means that compiling collections of new information is much easier and more accessible to users that struggle with organisation skills.
Key points
- Quick reminders are made possible with Scholarcy’s intuitive organisation
Procrastination
Reducing the barrier to entry makes reading more accessible, which in turn decreases procrastination for SpLD students. When the task is less daunting, and easier to approach, users with SpLD will procrastinate less.
Key points
- Reading becomes more actionable which reduces procrastination
Reading & Comprehension
Comprehending the article or textbook can be made easier by having the key points extracted and presented in an accessible format. Having a prior understanding of the academic text also makes it easier to approach reading the entire text after reading the summary from the flashcards.
Key points
- Key terms are defined to improve comprehension
- Summaries can be customised to suit the readers preference
Overview
The flashcards make reading more approachable, and far easier to action, which will help combat burn out and reduce overall stress associated with tackling a large reading list. The organisation and search system built into Scholarcy makes retrieving saved flashcards incredibly easy, reducing the stress associated with creating an organisation system themselves.
Key points
- Students will gain a sense of achievement from completing their reading more easily
- Scholarcy provides motivation to pursue reading more
Symptoms
- Anxiety & Overwhelm
- Burn out
- Distraction
- Fatigue
- Organisation
- Procrastination
- Consistency
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Making the reading list more approachable will reduce the work load on students with mental health conditions, meaning that reading will be a more approachable task which reduces the anxiety felt from starting it.
Key points
- Progressive reading reduces anxiety associated with having to rush reading lists
- Flashcards are more actionable decreasing anxiety associated with starting a task
Burn out
The flashcards provide a lower barrier to entry, which makes them easier to approach for a student that is already burnt out. The lower barrier to entry will reduce the build-up of burn out due to the accessibility of the reading.
Key points
- Text presented in an easier format decreases burn out
- Reading becomes more actionable reducing burnout
Distraction
Scholarcy removes distractions by isolating the key facts and important points in a digestible format. The contributions are laid out in their own specific section, making it easier to identify the writer’s contribution, and consideration of prior work. The summary helps users to identify important points within the paper, alongside the additional information that will help them understand the wider context of the research.
Key points
- The flashcard summary is laid out in sections
- Students can identify important parts of the paper easily
Fatigue
Scholarcy Library reduces the cognitive load and stress associated with managing literature, and thus decreases fatigue when it comes to tackling the reading list.
Key points
- Summaries enable shorter reading bursts
- Customisable reading experience reduces cognitive load
Organisation
Scholarcy aids with organisation as the folder structure makes it really easy to store and retrieve flashcards saved to the library. The search functionality integrates with keywords in the papers as well as notes, making it far easier to retrieve flashcards at later dates. The integration between Scholarcy and search engines using the browser extension means that compiling collections of new information is much easier and more accessible to users that struggle with organisation skills.
Key points
- Lower cognitive load associated with retrieving required reading
- Intuitive organisation reduces stress associated with managing large literature collections
Procrastination
Flashcards make reading a smaller task, and therefore more approachable. This will reduce procrastination for people with mental health conditions, as the barrier to entry is more manageable.
Key points
- Reading becomes more actionable which reduces procrastination
- Clearer idea of what is required from the reading makes it more approachable
Consistency
The consistent format means that the unpredictable nature of academic articles and textbooks are removed, reducing the stress when approaching new material
Key points
- Consistent formats reduces stress
