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Discover the benefits and best practices of studying at night to maximize learning and retention.
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I don't completely agree with statement as I believe it just depends on the person more than anything some people feel more awake in the mornings more energetic and some get a burst at night which is perfect for studying or homework. As well as the article or website you used for this doesn't seem to be the most reliable and is more of a opinion based article.
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While this is a nice article and offers some helpful points, I wish there was more context or detail. It would be great to see an excerpt from the original article or more examples to support the ideas. This would make the argument stronger and provide a clearer, more complete picture. Overall, a bit more information would improve the article.
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I think there is Pros and cons of studying both at night and other times of the day, think you did a good job of showing both but I do think the claim was overall misleading.
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This response was thoughtful and helpful in breaking down the original argument. It carefully analyzed each point, offering clear reasoning to challenge the claims made. The response showed a strong understanding of the topic, pointing out flaws and offering well-supported counterpoints. It provided a clearer view of the issue and made it easier to see where the original argument was weak. Overall, it was an effective analysis that helped deepen understanding of the topic.
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This fact check could be much more effective if the person were to use sources to support their ideas. Instead, they simply state their personal opinion and ideas that reflect their personal experience. Because of this, this fact check becomes less of a fact check and more of an opinion piece.

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While studying at night offers quiet and focus, it can disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue and lower performance the next day. Limited social interactions and academic support at night could also hinder learning. For some, balancing study time with enough sleep is a better approach for long-term success.

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As far as just one simple claim like, "studying at night is best" cannot be neither true or false. I believe it all depends on the type of person you are. some people go to bed earlier therefore at nighttime they may lose focus and not be as productive but in the morning they are energetic and ready to learn. an article backs up my claim perfectly and gives the benifits of both morning and night. they also show why. so overall this claim is neither true or false, leading to a little bit of confusion for me.

https://kidsontheyard.com/articles/education/general-education/study-time/

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This person claims that studying at night is more effective than any other time. While this could be true for some people, the majority of studies show that the effectiveness of a students studying is based majorly on their personal preference of morning vs. night. Researcher Jessica D. Payne states that "studying before bed is often the best time to make knowledge 'stick,'" however, most other sources support the idea that this is a very individual issue.

https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com/best-time-to-study/

https://www.brainscape.com/academy/best-time-of-day-to-study/

https://www.oxfordlearning.com/best-time-day-to-study/#:~:text=Students'%20brains%20tend%20to%20be,The%20Day%20Studier

https://www.lsbf.edu.sg/blog/motivation-and-inspiration/what-is-the-best-time-for-studying-day-or-night#:~:text=Scientists%20have%20found%20the%20best,you%20maintain%20your%20sleep%20schedule.

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ago by Newbie (250 points)
I feel like theres pros and cons to studying at night and your claim is very broad. " conistantly studying at night is better then the day" which is truly just a personal preference and what environment your brain retaines the most information. I feel like the entire claim is opion based and the reseach isnt as good as it could be
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ago by Newbie (320 points)

After reading multiple sources and different perspective, they've all came to a census that studying at night is the best. Due to the fact that people tend to have more energy in return  allows for more engagement in the materials. Then, a good night sleep which further engrains the concepts. This allow for the process of long term memories. Whereas in the morning some would have less energy and tend to have attention focus on low. This contributes to lack of retention of information for students or any learner. To add to this, "science has indicated that learning is most effective between 10 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 10 pm, " (PSB Academy 2). There are those who do the 10 am to 2pm and I think that that time is good as well. Since the claim doesn't say it is better than xyz and just it is the best, it is isn't wrong. This concludes that this finding of whether studying at night is best to be that it is true. 

sources: 

https://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/blog/best-time-to-study

https://amberstudent.com/blog/post/when-is-the-best-time-to-study

https://baylorlariat.com/2021/09/13/study-at-night-not-early-in-the-morning/

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ago by Newbie (260 points)

The best time to study varies for each person. The time does not necessarily matter compared to the method you use to study. The source used, Scholarly, is not a reliable source and they did not give any evidence backed up by science or studies to support their claim. There are few articles on the internet with actual evidence as to one time being better, however The University of Nevada shares studies that show the best time to study is between 11 AM and 9:30 PM which again contrasts this claim. Other articles share information about how to study like the National Library of Medicine stating that studying multiple times for shorter increments is more effective, but nothing about the time of day. In short, this claim is different for different people and probably does not affect studying compared to the environment or study method. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8108503/

https://www.lsbf.edu.sg/blog/motivation-and-inspiration/what-is-the-best-time-for-studying-day-or-night#:~:text=According%20to%20scientists%2C%20the%20brain,is%20best%20for%20deep%20focus.

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ago by Newbie (360 points)

The claim that "studying at night is the best" is entirely based on the person. The claim is an opinion and cannot be completely accurate. The provided article states, "Many students and professionals have embraced night-time studying to maximize concentration, productivity, and overall academic performance." Although this sentence makes some good points, I don't see how this compares to studying in the daytime. I prefer studying during the day to get everything out of the way, and I can relax at night and briefly go over everything I've studied. This article I found states that "There is no one “best” time of day to study. We each have our most productive time of the day, when we have the most energy. Some people are morning people, who wake up with lots of energy. Others are night owls, and have more energy in the evening hours." This article talks about both the benefits of studying at night, and the benefits of studying during the day. It further confirms that this claim is opinion based and depends on the person. It's not bad if you study at night, and it's not bad if you study during the day. Both have their pros and cons, but are preferred depending on each person.

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ago by Newbie (360 points)

Although this is a reasonable claim, I don't believe it could be true or false because it correlates with the type of person you are in your routines. Although many websites say this is true or that it is more beneficial to study in the evening, it comes with attributes you have to continue and keep up with on the side. Although many benefits are shown to learning in the evening, helping you retain new knowledge has the memory process at its peak during the evening. Also, could you carry this to be the type of person and routine you have in your day? There are benefits to education and studying in the morning and at night, and they all contradict each other.

https://kidsontheyard.com/articles/education/general-education/study-time/

https://studytipsandtricks.quora.com/Is-studying-at-night-or-early-morning-better-15

https://www.lsbf.edu.sg/blog/motivation-and-inspiration/what-is-the-best-time-for-studying-day-or-night#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20proven%20that,process%20is%20at%20its%20peak.

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ago by Newbie (290 points)

Based on the fact check and article linked above, "studying at night is best" due to increased focus and concentration, quieter environments, and enhanced memory consolidation. Whether or not those might be true,  the posted "fact" above appears to take less of a claim on this particular topic and offers more of an open invitation to "discover" information using linked article for yourself. The website, Scholarly, however (depsite its name) is less of a scholarly souce and more of a blog. Meaning anyone can post a particlar article or topic that might not be well researched or accurate prior to it going public. There are other articles that explore this topic, such as Loughburough University with an article from October of 2020, but their claim is “learning before bedtime could improve memory", a slightly different but less overarching "fact". Nevertheless, 'Scholarly''s article could have some truth to it, simultaneously with Loughburough University. But 'studying' doesn’t mean the same thing for every student, nor does the way and style they do it in. Whether studying at night is "better" depends on the person and their circumstances. Some may prefer the fewer distractions, think they feel more creative and alert, or see long-term retention benefits. But nightime studying might also fail due to cognitive fatigue, circadian rhythm mismatch, and disrupted sleep schedules. It comes down to personal preference, energy levels, and the type of material you're studying. If you're naturally a night owl and can maintain good sleep, it might work for you. If you're more of a morning person, early study sessions might be better. So this could true for some people, but overall I think it’s an opinion that cannot be right or wrong. 

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ago by Newbie (330 points)

I do not completely agree with this fact-check. According to a study by Oxford Learning, there are several reasons why it is beneficial to study during the and also at night time. The article says some of the benefits of studying during the day are your brain is refreshed and can retain and absorbed more information. Some of the benefits of studying during the night include fewer distractions, if you sleep after you study your brain can refine information as well as improve recall of material. Overall, studying really depends on the person. Some people study better in the morning because that's when they have the most energy. Others study at night because they have fewer distractions. There is no wrong or right time to study. 

“The Best Time Of The Day To Study Day or Night.” Oxford Learning, 30 November 2017, https://www.oxfordlearning.com/best-time-day-to-study/. Accessed 19 February 2025.

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