Study Skills

Why Are Study Skills Important?

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Kirsty Miller

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The need for Study Skills

Definition ofStudy Skills

Study skills or study strategies are approaches applied to learning. Study skills are an array of skills which tackle the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining information, or dealing with assessments. They are discrete techniques that can be learned, usually in a short time, and applied to all or most fields of study. More broadly, any skill which boosts a person's ability to study, retain and recall information which assists in and passing exams can be termed a study skill, and this could include time management and motivational techniques.

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• Learning study skills will not only help you in university, they will also help you succeed in life.
• Good study skills can increase your confidence, competence, and self-esteem. They can also reduce anxiety about tests and deadlines.
• By developing effective study skills, you may be able to cut down on the numbers of hours spend studying, leaving more time for other things in your life.
• Good study skills can improve your ability to learn and retain knowledge.
• Students who use effective study skills may feel their work and effort is more worthwhile.

Study smarter, not harder! By actively developing good study skills and learning strategies, you will keep your motivation high and achieve your goals more easily and more efficiently.

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Section Two

Before You Study

Look at the Big Picture

Ask yourself these questions: How many assessments do I have to study for? What are the dates of these exams? How much time do I think I should dedicate to each subject?What are my marks going into the assessment and what is the assessment worth towards my final grade?

Prioritise

In college it may seem like there is always an assignment due or an assessment coming up. Prioritise and plan out what needs to be done first, what needs your best effort, and what can wait.

Plan

Schedule what and when you want to study. An agenda is one of the best tools you can use to organise college life.

Set Up a Study Area

Find an area where you can spread out your notes, your computer, and your books. Try to find somewhere that is well-lit, comfortable, and where there is little distraction. There are good options for study spaces in all the libraries across campus.

Give Yourself Plenty of Time

Cramming is not the most effective way to study. When you start to study weeks in advance, you have more time to reach your academic goals. You also have time to ask questions about everything you do not fully understand.

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When You Study

What are the titles, headings, and subheadings? Are there any bolded words? These can be great indicators of what information is important. Having beautiful notes and a perfectly highlighted textbook doesn’t matter if you do not understand the information. Don’t be afraid to get messy when scrawling out ideas on paper and connecting them in your head.

Make Your Own Notes

Put It Into Your Own Words

Paraphrasing is a great technique to help you really understand material. Try reading over a page or paragraph of information, covering it up, then repeating the information in your own words.

At different points in your learning process you may find that you benefit more from studying on your own than in a group, or vice versa. The key is to know where you are getting the most from your efforts and are the least distracted

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Teach It

Find someone who does not understand the material and teach it to them. Doing this can help you understand concepts in less time than studying by yourself.

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Assessment Tips

On the Day of the Assessment

• Get an adequate amount of sleep the night before.
• Give yourself time in the morning to go through your regular routine, eat a good breakfast, and plan your study strategy for the day.
• Quit studying at least half an hour prior to the test.
• Avoid getting to class too early. Time before exams is usually spent worrying.
• Use strategies to ease tension and anxiety if they start becoming too much.
• Sit where you feel comfortable and will not be distracted.
• Don’t be your own worst enemy. Don’t talk to yourself in a way that discourages you or makes you doubt your abilities.
• Read each question slowly, twice. Underline or highlight key words and phrases. Reword the question in a way that makes sense to you.
• If you cannot answer a question, take a deep breath and go to the next one. Return to the questions you are unsure about later.

Section Five

Top 10 Study Apps for Students

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