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Topic:
Effective study habits are essential for achieving and maintaining a high
GPA. More importantly, effective study habits help you to store
information in long-term memory, allowing you to use the learned
information in a novel setting. Applying the following rules for studying
will aid you in earning excellent marks in school.
Do: 1. Keep the area around your desk neat and tidy. If possible, the
area should also be quiet. If you are having trouble finding a quiet place
to s...
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Effective study habits are essential for achieving and maintaining a high GPA. More
importantly, effective study habits help you to store information in long-term memory,
allowing you to use the learned information in a novel setting. Applying the following
rules for studying will aid you in earning excellent marks in school.
Do: 1. Keep the area around your desk neat and tidy. If possible, the area should also
be quiet. If you are having trouble finding a quiet place to study, try the local library or
park. The library is a perfect place to have peace and quiet. The park may not be as
quiet, but the fresh air can make studying less nerve-racking. If these options are
unavailable, then try listening to some music while studying.
2. Have a scheduled study time for each school day. Remember that one classroom
hour should be reinforced by two hours of studying at home.
3. Sit down for 45 minute intervals, followed by 15 minute breaks. Having an easily
attainable goal, like sitting for set duration of time, is effective for increasing
motivation.
4. Reward yourself if and only if you have met your goal for that study session. For
example, if you plan to study one chapter and succeed, then you may reward yourself
by doing something pleasurable. Examples of positive reinforcement are: food,
exercise, videogames, etc.
5. Make correspondences between your class notes and your textbook. This will help
you to fill in any background information not covered in class.