"When you have trouble in a class, try outlining the book in your own words." What is this general "rule of thumb" for solving a common academic problem called?

A) a syllogism
B) a hierarchy
C) a heuristic
D) an algorithm

Rule Of Thumb

A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something, based on experience rather than exact calculation.

Academic Problem

A challenge or difficulty encountered in the educational setting, often impacting a student's learning, performance, or progress.