- Be good to yourself.
- Keep physically fit and rested .
- Attitude is all-important .
- Use positive affirmations : "I can pass American History ."
- Provide your own psychological edge , be it a positive attitude or a "lucky pen ."
- Be a chronic enthusiast !
- Used textbooks may provide insights on a course .
- Sit in the front row ;
- if you must sit toward the back of the room , lean forward .
- Attentiveness and concentration increase markedly .
- Don't miss the first and last minutes of class.
- They are crucial — important announcements , questions on test , etc .
- Use a variety of study techniques.
- a . Tape chapters (find out if your textbook has companion pod cast chapters) . Listen on way to school , work .
- b . Use index cards for quick review.
- Keep them simple . Throw your highlighter away !
- Remember : frequent review takes facts from short-term memory to long-term memory — learning as opposed to cramming .
- Study in short bursts .
- (First and last facts are remembered best ; therefore , it will accelerate learning.)
- Review notes immediately after class .
- Even for five minutes .
- Something magical happens !
- Review your notes out loud .
- Read your chapters out loud .
- Appearance raises grades .
- Neatness counts .
- Word processors are a plus .
- If a handwritte assignment is acceptable , use erasable pen .
- Don't waste time rereading .
- Rely on "pen in hand" and SQ3R .
- Test professors before they test you .
- Ask questions about what kind of test to expect ,
- what material will be covered .
- Become an expert test taker .
- Go with initial hunches .
- Stay with initial hunches .
- Study according to your biological clock .
- Are you "normal ," a night owl , or an early bird ?
- Eliminate stress in your life .
- EXERCISE is the best antidote .
- Make extra credit mandatory .
- Never miss a class .
- This is considered mandatory by "A" students.
- Be prepared to bail out .
- Don't be afraid to drop a course that is not working for you ., BUT be aware of all official dates to withdraw and any vital state legislative restrictions ( Texas has a limit on total number of W hours.)
- Volunteer to edit a friend's paper .
- Use it as a learning experience.
- Study smart—not hard!
- Time management skills and discipline pay off .
- Stay mentally, physically and spiritually fit .
Monday, April 4, 2011
24 tips to study hard
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The more a person read the better he understands it. Therefore, the first step towards studying hard is to read as much as possible. Revise what you have studied in school/college once you reach home. Stay away from distracting things like television, facebook and other social networking sites. Give priority to your subjects.
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