TEN STUDY TIPS TO LIVE BY...
1. TAKE FREQUENT STUDY BREAKS.
Take a 3-5 min. break after a 20-30 min. study session. If you work for
a long period without breaks it will not be an effective use of your study
time: energy decreases, boredom sets in, physical stress and tension accumulates,
and your attention of the material wanes. Also, change study subjects
every 45-55 minutes with breaks in-between.
2. SCHEDULE SHORTER STUDY SESSIONS RATHER THAN A SINGLE LONG ONE.
30 min. is a good length of time for your brain to process information.
And take advantage of odd hours to catch up!
3. FIND A DEFINITE DISTRACTION-FREE PLACE TO STUDY.
Study there regularly to increase comfortability in your environment.
Concentration on the task at hand will produce better results.
4. SCHEDULE SPECIFIC TIMES TO STUDY.
This fights procrastination and your body will get used to it.
5. TAKE NOTES AS YOU READ.
Hand-eye coordination keeps you busy and stimulates your brain.
6. JOT DOWN QUESTIONS WHEN YOU READ ASSIGNMENTS.
Ask your instructor - the only wrong questions are the ones not asked.
7. RECOPY YOUR LECTURE NOTES DAILY & COMPRESS THEM INTO YOUR OWN WORDS.
You can relate to material better when you put your own personality into
it
8. REVIEW CLASS NOTES DAILY.
Keep them fresh in your mind.
9. PREPARE IN ADVANCE FOR EXAMS.
Cramming may help you make the grade, but you won't remember the material
in the long run.
10. STUDY YOUR LEAST FAVORITE OR MOST DIFFICULT CLASSES FIRST.
Manage your study time effectively by dealing with difficult materials
first, when you arc fresh and your attention is at its best Schedule high
priority activities for peak energy times and save your favorite or easier
courses for later in your study period -to serve as a 'later motivator'.
And don't forget to reward yourself - schedule leisure and social activities
after work periods
MAINE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
(Adapted from UM's New Student Program and METS "Dozen
Study Tips")
MEOC 6/96SD
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