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COGNITIVE STUDY SKILLS

COGNITIVE STUDY SKILLS. Why is Education Important?. Because setting your sights on academic success is one of the smartest things you'll ever do! . The better your academic record, the better your chance to….  GET A JOB - that makes the most of your background, interests and talents.

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COGNITIVE STUDY SKILLS

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  1. COGNITIVE STUDY SKILLS

  2. Why is Education Important?

  3. Because setting your sights on academic success is one of the smartest things you'll ever do!

  4. The better your academic record, the better your chance to…  GET A JOB - that makes the most of your background, interests and talents.  COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY - for limited openings in college, graduate and professional schools.

  5. The harder you work, the more likely you are to…  DEVELOP SKILLS - that employers are looking for.  BUILD CONFIDENCE - in yourself and pride in your work.

  6. What is the Formula for Academic Success?

  7. There is no single formula, but certain habits increase your likelihood of success…

  8. Generally, students who do well are those who…  PRACTICE SELF-DISCIPLINE - Being able to control your actions and break bad habits will enable you to get your work done on time.  USE GOOD STUDY TECHNIQUES - Knowing how to approach your work can mean getting more done in less time.

  9. Generally, students who do well are those who…  RESIST DISTRACTIONS - Being able to say "no" to anyone or anything that might interfere with studying is to your academic advantage.  MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH - Having a healthy mind and body can help you reach your goals more easily.

  10. Why are These Skills Important?

  11. Because your success depends on them!

  12. Academic success is an investment in…  TODAY - These skills can help you make the most of the time you devote to studying. They can help you to gain and maintain control of the subject matter.

  13. Academic success is an investment in…  AND TOMORROW - Many of the skills that make you a success in school can make you a success in the work world, too.

  14. What are Academic Survival Skills?

  15. They're techniques to make learning more efficient and rewarding…

  16. Students who use academic survival skills know how to…  GET INVOLVED IN CLASS DISCUSSIONS - a good way to exchange ideas and polish communication skills.  TAKE GOOD NOTES - an indispensable study aid.  SCORE HIGHER ON EXAMS - one way to make studying pay off!

  17. Self-Discipline…

  18. Self-Discipline is a student's best friend.

  19. It is possible to control what happens to you if you…  KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE - You're bound to encounter obstacles along the road to commencement day. Overcoming such road­blocks begins with telling yourself that you can handle challenging situations.  KNOW YOURSELF - Identify your strengths, so you can take advantage of them. Recognize weaknesses, so you can overcome them.

  20. It is possible to control what happens to you if you… • SET GOALS - Having goals motivates people to work harder. Make sure that your goals are realistic - neither impossible nor too easy to reach. Be certain that your goals are your own - not ones that others have set for you.  WORK TO REACH GOALS - No one in college will remind you to get your work done. But, knowing that you completed the work because you wanted to can be very satisfying.

  21. It is possible to control what happens to you if you…  LEARN TO AVOID DISTRACTIONS - There will be times when you'll want to socialize rather than study. Resisting distractions can give you more study time, and contribute to better grades.

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