UPCEN Urban Pre-College Education Network STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP
Feb 22, 2016
UPCENUrban Pre-College Education Network
STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP
TIME Management
& Study Techniques
“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong!” - Murphy’s Law
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Time Management& Study Skillsi. Meditate & Prayii. Minimize Distractionsiii. Find a Conducive Study Environmentiv. Create a Study Schedule
Time Management& Study SkillsMeditate & Pray
Talk to God before you start & after you finishPray during the good times and during the bad
days.“Name It. Claim It. Believe it and receive it.”
Verse in a popular gospel song.Find your mantra to keep yourself encouraged.
Time Management& Study SkillsMinimize Distractions
Clean EnvironmentClear DeskReduce Loud NoisesSoft Music
Time Management& Study SkillsFind a Conducive Study Environment
Go to library to studyStudy with a serious studentCompare lecture notes with serious studentsBring snacks & water
Don’t eat heavy foods while studying
Create a Study Schedule (see attached)
Stay OrganizedSet realistic time completion goalsBlock time for breaks Start assignments early (minimize cramming)Bring all necessary study materialsStay rested
Time Management& Study Skills
Procrastination = Suicide
Complete assignments when they are assignedNOT when they are due!!
Taking Lecture NotesReasons for taking Lecture Notes:
Note taking forces active listenIt tests your understanding of the materialWhen reviewing, notes gauge what is
importantNotes are easier to remember than text.Notes helps you to remember the material
Taking Lecture NotesInstructor clues of what is Important:
Material written on the blackboardRepetitionEmphasis on words with their tone & gestureSubjects that the instructors spends a lot of
time onWord SignalsReviews given at the beginning of classSummaries given at the end of class
Taking Lecture NotesHelpful note taking methods:
Keep your notes brief (use phrase instead of sentences, use abbreviations)
Use your own wordsUse outline form and/or a numbering systemIf you miss a statement, write key words, skip a
few spaces, and get info laterLeave room on page to add future notesDate your notes, number your pages
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Save Time on Note TakingDo It Right The First Time!
Do not rewrite your notes laterShorthand is valuable for secretaries not
students Notes in shorthand cannot be studied in that form Shorthand must first be transcribed Shorthand takes a lot of time
Do not tape record the lesson Tape recording does not allow for easy, flexible
studying of notes between classes at library, etc.
Note MakingEffective Note Making Hints:
Don’t write down everything you read or hearBe alert & attentive to main pointsConcentrate on the “meat” of the subjectWrite down key words or short phrasesUse your own words but keep it accurateQuote correctly when using direct quotes
Note Making Effective note making tips ‘cont:
Don’t Just Take Notes to Take Notes! Think about what you are writing before taking notes
downUse a skeleton outline & indent to show
importanceLeave lots of white space for later additionsOmit descriptions/ full explanationsKeep it short & sweetKeep all your notes neat, organized and in one
place
Note MakingEffective note making tips ‘cont:
Refer back to your notes often Budget time to study your notesRegularly reviewing notes jogs your memory
STUDY
SummaryLecture & Note Taking
ListenBe open mindedAsk questionsReview RegularlyRecite – repeat key concepts from class Reflect – connect class ideas to other notes &
readings
RECITE REVIEW
REFLECT
SummaryLecture & Note Taking
Develop and use a standard method of note taking
Use outline form & indent notesLeave space to add future notesActively listen and write down main pointsNumber and date pages
A C T I V E L I S T E N I N G
Final TipsStudy in an environment where you can
concentrate.Always complete assignments before they are
due.Be about your business & get your work
done.Plan out your schedule & try to stick with it.Be determined & dedicated.
Final TipsRead the material the night beforeReview the course syllabus oftenBuddy with a serious studentMaintain good time management skills*Pray & meditate & repeat your mantra
Motivate YourselfNothing in life is promised!
Work hard because you are investing in your future
What life you have as an adult is determined by the decisions (choices) that you make today
Always prepare for the worst case scenarioGo after what you want with everything you
have and everything else will manage to scrap-up.
Work hard so that you can play hard.