How to Study Effectively? - Essay
How to Study Effectively?
How to Study Effectively | April 21, 2011 by top grade | 1 Comment
Effective study demands quality focus. It’s hard to make headway in any learning without this particular quality. It is this quality that will get you those extra marks.
Below you will find a variety of tips to help you get started.
First a video from You Tube:
And now here is my small effort to help you think about how you can study better. Simply reading this stuff won’t necessarily get you top grades — applying them is what really matters.
Onto the tips… ◦Find a quiet place where you can work regularly. This place should be dedicated to study, free of potential distractions from friends or family — yes folks, even your cat. Regular work in such an environment helps form good, effective study habits, and improves concentration and focus. Distractions waste precious time and cause tension. ◦Get rid of clutter. Keep things simple — keep things tidy. ◦Get a study timetable organized and prioritize. Prepare a list or timetable for tasks for that day, and for the week and number them according to which ones need to be done first. These get the priority and will not necessarily be the easiest. ◦Mark and label all your work folders and content and place them in separate piles so that you can clearly see how much work you need to do and what has already been revised. Tick off the tasks as they are completed. ◦Make sure that the area for your study is well lit and has an ambient temperature where you can focus. The quality of focus determines the quality of understanding. You cannot apply what you learn without understanding and exams test your ability to apply what you have learnt. ◦The Motivation for Learning should be clear — top grades will mean higher earnings and a better quality life. Learn to work for them… ◦Food: What you eat affects your thinking. The Rule is Eat little — but often. Eat healthy meals such as fish, fruits, and sandwiches that provide
How to Study Effectively | April 21, 2011 by top grade | 1 Comment
Effective study demands quality focus. It’s hard to make headway in any learning without this particular quality. It is this quality that will get you those extra marks.
Below you will find a variety of tips to help you get started.
First a video from You Tube:
And now here is my small effort to help you think about how you can study better. Simply reading this stuff won’t necessarily get you top grades — applying them is what really matters.
Onto the tips… ◦Find a quiet place where you can work regularly. This place should be dedicated to study, free of potential distractions from friends or family — yes folks, even your cat. Regular work in such an environment helps form good, effective study habits, and improves concentration and focus. Distractions waste precious time and cause tension. ◦Get rid of clutter. Keep things simple — keep things tidy. ◦Get a study timetable organized and prioritize. Prepare a list or timetable for tasks for that day, and for the week and number them according to which ones need to be done first. These get the priority and will not necessarily be the easiest. ◦Mark and label all your work folders and content and place them in separate piles so that you can clearly see how much work you need to do and what has already been revised. Tick off the tasks as they are completed. ◦Make sure that the area for your study is well lit and has an ambient temperature where you can focus. The quality of focus determines the quality of understanding. You cannot apply what you learn without understanding and exams test your ability to apply what you have learnt. ◦The Motivation for Learning should be clear — top grades will mean higher earnings and a better quality life. Learn to work for them… ◦Food: What you eat affects your thinking. The Rule is Eat little — but often. Eat healthy meals such as fish, fruits, and sandwiches that provide