Mnemonic

A mnemonic is a memory aid that can be in the form of a a verse or other verbal aid which is used to remember a list that may otherwise be difficult to remember. It was named after some female Greek? god. Memory is actually a lot easier than you think, because repetition isn't the only method.

The following is a sampling:

• The personal name Roy G. Biv helps us to remember the order of the colours in the spectrum. In England "Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain" was popular.

• The acronym HOMES is also a mnemonic aid that can be used to remember the name of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior).

• Numbers can be transformed into words for better memorisation. One of many systems for the is the major system.

For a discussion showing how mnemonics may be developed for general application see mnemonic technique.

Basic Tips
Acronym System
Link System
Story System
Journey System
Room System
Peg System including number-rhyme, number-shape, and number-consonant conversions.
Major System
Dominic System

Here are some miscellaneous links to check out and write about. Sort them and/or add more description if you want:
Human Memory on Dates
World Wide Brain Club on Binary Numbers
Be a Genius on Mnemonics in General
Premium Health on Mnemonics in General

See also:
Memory
Mnemonic technique