Q&A Session

Q&A Sessions let you have a conversation with AI about your note's content. Ask questions, get explanations, explore deeper—it's like having a tutor available 24/7 who knows your study material inside and out.

What is Q&A Session?

Q&A Session is an AI-powered chat interface focused on your specific note. Unlike general AI chatbots, this AI:

• Knows your note: Has full context of the content
• Gives relevant answers: Responses are grounded in your material
• Remembers conversation: Follows up on previous questions
• Provides examples: Uses concepts from your note
• Cites sources: References sections of your note

Perfect for the "fill the gaps" phase of the Feynman Technique!

Starting a Q&A Session

Asking Great Questions

The quality of answers depends on the quality of questions. Here's how to ask effectively:

Question Types That Work Well

Clarification Questions:

• "What does [term] mean in this context?"
• "Can you explain [concept] more simply?"
• "I don't understand the part about [topic]. Can you rephrase it?"

Why/How Questions:

• "Why does [phenomenon] happen?"
• "How does [process] work step-by-step?"
• "What causes [event/result]?"

Application Questions:

• "Can you give me a real-world example of [concept]?"
• "How would I use [concept] in [situation]?"
• "What's a practical application of [theory]?"

Connection Questions:

• "How is [concept A] related to [concept B]?"
• "What's the difference between [X] and [Y]?"
• "How does [topic] fit into the bigger picture?"

Example Questions:

• "Can you show me an example problem using [formula]?"
• "What's an example of [concept] in history/literature/nature?"
• "Walk me through a specific case of [process]."

Analogy Questions:

• "Can you explain [complex topic] using an analogy?"
• "What's [concept] similar to that I might already understand?"
• "How is [topic] like [familiar thing]?"

Question Structures to Avoid

Too vague:

• ❌ "Tell me about this note"
• ✅ "What are the three main concepts in this note?"

Too broad:

• ❌ "Explain everything"
• ✅ "Explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration"

Yes/No (without follow-up):

• ❌ "Is photosynthesis important?"
• ✅ "Why is photosynthesis important for life on Earth?"

Outside the note's scope:

• ❌ "What's the capital of France?" (unless your note is about France)
• ✅ Questions about content actually in your note

Using Q&A Effectively

Strategy 1: Fill Flashcard Gaps

When you keep getting flashcards wrong:

Strategy 2: Explore Quiz Mistakes

When you get quiz questions wrong:

Strategy 3: Exam Preparation

Preparing for tests:

Strategy 4: Deep Understanding

When you want to truly master something:

Advanced Q&A Techniques

Multi-Turn Conversations

Don't treat Q&A like a search engine—have a conversation!

Initial question: "How does photosynthesis work?"

AI response: [Detailed explanation]

Follow-up 1: "What role does chlorophyll play specifically?"

AI response: [Focused explanation]

Follow-up 2: "Can you give me an analogy for how chlorophyll captures light?"

AI response: [Analogy provided]

Follow-up 3: "So if I understand correctly, chlorophyll is like a solar panel for the plant?"

AI response: [Confirmation and refinement]

Each follow-up builds on the previous answer, deepening understanding.

Requesting Different Formats

Ask for answers in specific formats:

Step-by-step: "Explain the Calvin Cycle in 5 numbered steps"

Bullet points: "List the key differences between mitosis and meiosis in bullet points"

Table/Comparison: "Create a comparison table of prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells"

Timeline: "Give me a timeline of events leading to World War I"

Analogy: "Explain TCP/IP using a mail delivery analogy"

Code/Formula: "Show me the formula and explain each variable"

Checking Your Understanding

Use Q&A to verify you've learned:

Restate and confirm: "Let me see if I understand: [your explanation]. Is that correct?"

Apply to examples: "If [scenario], would [concept] mean that [outcome]?"

Predict outcomes: "What would happen if [variable changed]?"

Teach back: "I'll explain this concept—tell me if I'm right or what I'm missing: [your explanation]"

Q&A Interface Features

Conversation History

All conversations are saved with your note:

• Scroll up: See previous questions and answers
• Reference earlier: "As you explained earlier about X..."
• Resume later: Leave and return—conversation persists

Copy Answers

Useful content? Save it:

• Long-press answer: Copy to clipboard
• Paste to Personal Notes: Add AI explanations to your note
• Share: Send to study partners

Regenerate Answers

Didn't like the response?

• Tap regenerate icon: Get a different explanation
• Specify preference: "Explain that more simply" or "Give more technical detail"

Clear Conversation

Start fresh:

• Clear chat button: Remove conversation history
• AI "forgets" previous questions
• Useful when switching topics within the same note

Source References

AI cites your note:

• Answers include references like "(See: Photosynthesis section)"
• Tap reference: Jump to that section in Reading tab
• Verify AI answers against source material

Common Q&A Use Cases

1. Understanding Complex Terminology

Before reading: "What do these terms mean: [list of unfamiliar terms from the note]?"

Gets you oriented before diving into content.

2. Breaking Down Difficult Sections

When stuck: "The section about [topic] is confusing. Can you break it down more simply?"

Simplifies without losing key information.

3. Connecting to Prior Knowledge

Building on what you know: "How does [new concept] relate to [something you already understand]?"

Links new learning to existing knowledge.

4. Generating Practice Problems

For active practice: "Create 3 practice problems about [concept] with solutions"

Tests understanding beyond provided quizzes.

5. Summarizing Long Sections

For quick review: "Summarize the key points from the section on [topic] in 3 sentences"

Condenses without losing core ideas.

6. Explaining Diagrams/Visuals

For image-heavy notes: "The note mentions a diagram showing [X]. Can you describe what it illustrates?"

Fills in visual information that OCR/AI may have described minimally.

Tips for Effective Q&A

Limitations and Best Practices

What Q&A Can Do

✅ Explain concepts from your note ✅ Provide examples and analogies ✅ Answer clarifying questions ✅ Break down complex ideas ✅ Connect related concepts ✅ Generate practice problems ✅ Summarize sections

What Q&A Cannot Do

❌ Access information outside your note (without explicitly noting it) ❌ Update or edit your note content ❌ Grade your answers with absolute certainty ❌ Replace reading the original material ❌ Guarantee 100% factual accuracy (always verify)

When to Use Q&A vs Other Tools

Use Q&A when:

• You need clarification or explanation
• Something doesn't make sense
• You want examples or analogies
• You're exploring connections

Use Flashcards when:

• You need to memorize facts
• You want spaced repetition
• You're testing quick recall

Use Quizzes when:

• You want comprehensive testing
• You're preparing for exams
• You need to identify all gaps

Use Mind Map when:

• You need to see structure
• You're understanding relationships visually
• You want the big picture

Each tool has its place—combine them for best results!

What's Next?

Explore other study tools:

• Visualize with Mind Maps →
• Navigate the study interface →

Or continue your learning journey:

• Master flashcard study →
• Generate and take quizzes →

Ask questions, get answers, truly understand!