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diff --git a/doc/gnosis.texi b/doc/gnosis.texi index f213740..b48163b 100644 --- a/doc/gnosis.texi +++ b/doc/gnosis.texi @@ -27,15 +27,18 @@ Gnosis (γνῶσις), pronounced ``noh-sis'', @emph{meaning knowledge in Greek}, is a spaced repetition system implementation for note taking and self -testing. The objective of gnosis is to maximize memory retention by -implementing reviewing of information at increasing intervals. +testing. Notes are organized in a Question/Answer/Explanation format +and reviewed at spaced intervals, determined by the success or failure +to recall the answer. -The intervals grow longer as you become more familiar with the -information, which reinforces long-term retention and reduces the risk -of forgetting +The goal of Gnosis is to enhance memory retention through active +recall. To achieve optimal results, users review Gnosis notes by +writing out the answers. + +Above all, Gnosis aspires to be a versatile instrument of learning. @noindent -This manual is written for Gnosis version 0.3.0, released on 2024-06-28. +This manual is written for Gnosis version 0.3.1, released on 2024-07-15. @itemize @item @@ -139,20 +142,23 @@ You can create a cloze note type using @samp{M-x gnosis-add-note} and selecting @code{Cloze}, the question should be formatted like this: @quotation -@{c1:Cyproheptadine@} is a(n) @{c2:5-HT2@} receptor antagonist used to treat @{c2:serotonin syndrome@} +@{c1:Cyproheptadine::drug name@} is a(n) @{c2:5-HT2@} receptor antagonist used to treat @{c2:serotonin syndrome@} @end quotation -You can also format clozes like Anki if you prefer; e.g @code{@{@{c1::Cyproheptadine@}@}} +You can also format clozes like Anki if you so prefer; e.g @code{@{@{c1::Cyproheptadine::drug name@}@}} @itemize @item -For each `cX`-tag there will be created a cloze type note, the above +For each cX-tag there will be created a cloze type note, the above example creates 2 cloze type notes. @item -Each `cX` tag can have multiple clozes, but each cloze must be a +Each cX tag can have multiple clozes, but each cloze must be a @strong{UNIQUE} word (or a unique combination of words) in given note. + +@item +You can use the keyword @samp{::} to indicate a hint. @end itemize You can remove the @emph{guidance} string by adjusting |