Study Skills for Success

Time ·         Construct a long-term schedule (job,class,church,meetings,sporting events) ·         Construct a weekly schedule of school work (quizzes,papers,tests.assignments) ·         Construct a Daily Schedule (specific times & tasks)

Environment ·         Set a specific place for studying ·         Make sure it is quiet and free of distractions ·         Creating a relaxing study environment will allow you to concentrate

Acronyms ·         The use of acronyms can be helpful when a list of facts or a sequence of items must be remembered

Motivation ·         Set goals for yourself ·         Acknowledge personal issues that may be hindering your motivation and work to move past those issues ·         Plan rewards for yourself if you meet your goals

Note-taking ·         Cornell Style ·         Outline Style ·         Chart Method ·         Map Method ·         Sentence Method

Editing ·         Edit notes a.s.a.p. after a lecture or a class for maximum retention ·         Underline key statements ·         Use asterisks/symbols to indicate importance ·         Create a summary

Rituals ·         Strengthen your ability to concentrate by selecting a personal symbol that you can attribute to studying. ·         Select one particular article of clothing, like a scarf or hat, or a little figurine or totem. Just before you start to study, put on the cap, or set the totem on your desk. ·          Keep them just for studying.

Decision ·         The power to be a successful student lies within you.  ·         You must make the decision to study and study well.