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Study Skills

Study Skills. Secrets for Surviving College: How to Improve Your Grades. Learning Styles. Visual/Verbal – learn best when looking at material; texts, notes; study alone Visual/Nonverbal – Use diagrams, pictures, charts, image-oriented; study alone. Learning Styles (contd.).

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Study Skills

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  1. Study Skills Secrets for Surviving College: How to Improve Your Grades

  2. Learning Styles • Visual/Verbal – learn best when looking at material; texts, notes; study alone • Visual/Nonverbal – Use diagrams, pictures, charts, image-oriented; study alone

  3. Learning Styles (contd.) • Auditory/Verbal – learn best by listening; study in groups • Tactile/Kinesthetic – “Hands on”; lab classes; demonstrations; study in groups • Table 1 page I-4

  4. Websites • DVC Learning Style Survey for College: www.metamath.com/lsweb/dvclearn.htm • Barsch Learning Styles Inventory: • www.wou.edu/provost/aalc/learning/barsch_ls_inventory.php • VARK Questionnaire: www.vark-learn.com/English/page.asp?p=questionnaire • Memletics Learning Styles Questionnaire: www.learning-styles-online.com/inventory

  5. Reading Textbooks:Textbooks are not Meatloaf • Read text chapter(s) BEFORE going to lecture. • Read slowly. Use SQ3R method: Survey Question Read, Recite, Recall/Review

  6. Survey • Look at outline in Table of Contents or front of chapter, learning objectives, introductory questions • Look at section headings, tables, figures, graphs, cartoons • Read through chapter summary

  7. Question • Look at first section heading. • Come up with a question to go with it • Look at questions at the beginning of the section, if the text has them. • Look for the answers as you read.

  8. Read • Read the section. • Look for answers to the questions. • Take notes & make an outline. Look for main points and vocabulary. • DON’T JUST HIGHLIGHT or RELY ON POWERPOINT!

  9. Recite • Recite what you can remember out loud. • Make an audio tape to listen to in the car.

  10. Recall/Review • After reading the chapter, recall as much as you can. • Take practice quizzes. • Reread chapter summary. • If something is still confusing, reread that section.

  11. How to Take Notes:Powerpoint is NOT Taking Notes • Bring notes from reading chapter. • Allow space in notes for additions from lecture • Auditory learners: tape lectures if possible. • Visual/Nonverbal: jot down diagrams, charts, etc.

  12. Studying for Exams:Cramming is NOT an Option • Give yourself time. Make a study schedule at least a week before. • Find out about the type of test (Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer, Essay) and what it covers ( Factual, Applied, Conceptual)

  13. Studying for Exams (contd.) • Use SQ3R: Skim notes, think of possible test questions, reread notes, recite main ideas and definitions, review by summarizing • Use concept summaries provided. • Make use of resources provided (tutors, instructors).

  14. Studying for Exams(contd.) • Don’t forget your physical needs. Sleep, don’t drink alcohol, eat breakfast. • Use test time wisely. Skip questions you’re stuck on. Go back later.

  15. Writing Papers:Planning makes Perfect • Choose a topic. • Do the research. Use library resources and internet. • Take notes. Use note cards or computer document. List reference as well as quote if you’re going to use one.

  16. Writing Papers(contd.) • Decide on the thesis (central message) of the paper. • Write an outline. • Write a first draft. Use APA style for this class. • Let it sit for a few days. • Go back to it and revise. • Use the writing center on campus.

  17. Strategies forImproving Your Memory • Mnemonics. • Linking. • Peg word method. • Method of loci. • Verbal/rhythmic organization. • Put it to music.

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