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UPCEN. U rban P re- C ollege E ducation N etwork STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP. T IME M anagement & S tudy T echniques. “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong!” - Murphy’s Law. Time Management & Study Skills. Meditate & Pray Minimize Distractions Find a Conducive Study Environment

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  1. UPCEN UrbanPre-CollegeEducationNetwork STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP

  2. TIME Management& Study Techniques “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong!” - Murphy’s Law

  3. Time Management& Study Skills • Meditate & Pray • Minimize Distractions • Find a Conducive Study Environment • Create a Study Schedule

  4. Time Management& Study Skills • Meditate & Pray • Talk to God before you start & after you finish • Pray 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.

  5. Time Management& Study Skills • Minimize Distractions • Clean Environment • Clear Desk • Reduce Loud Noises • Soft Music

  6. Time Management& Study Skills • Find a Conducive Study Environment • Go to library to study • Study with a serious student • Compare lecture notes with serious students • Bring snacks & water • Don’t eat heavy foods while studying

  7. Time Management& Study Skills • Create a Study Schedule (see attached) • Stay Organized • Set realistic time completion goals • Block time for breaks • Start assignments early (minimize cramming) • Bring all necessary study materials • Stay rested Procrastination = Suicide Complete assignments when they are assigned NOT when they are due!!

  8. Taking Lecture Notes • Reasons for taking Lecture Notes: • Note taking forces active listen • It tests your understanding of the material • When reviewing, notes gauge what is important • Notes are easier to remember than text. • Notes helps you to remember the material

  9. Taking Lecture Notes • Instructor clues of what is Important: • Material written on the blackboard • Repetition • Emphasis on words with their tone & gesture • Subjects that the instructors spends a lot of time on • Word Signals • Reviews given at the beginning of class • Summaries given at the end of class

  10. Taking Lecture Notes • Helpful note taking methods: • Keep your notes brief (use phrase instead of sentences, use abbreviations) • Use your own words • Use outline form and/or a numbering system • If you miss a statement, write key words, skip a few spaces, and get info later • Leave room on page to add future notes • Date your notes, number your pages KEEP IT SIMPLE

  11. Save Time on Note Taking • Do It Right The First Time! • Do not rewrite your notes later • Shorthand 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.

  12. Note Making • Effective Note Making Hints: • Don’t write down everything you read or hear • Be alert & attentive to main points • Concentrate on the “meat” of the subject • Write down key words or short phrases • Use your own words but keep it accurate • Quote correctly when using direct quotes

  13. Note Making • Effective note making tips ‘cont: • Don’t Just Take Notes to Take Notes! • Think about what you are writing before taking notes down • Use a skeleton outline & indent to show importance • Leave lots of white space for later additions • Omit descriptions/ full explanations • Keep it short & sweet • Keep all your notes neat, organized and in one place

  14. Note Making • Effective note making tips ‘cont: • Refer back to your notes often • Budget time to study your notes • Regularly reviewing notes jogs your memory STUDY

  15. Summary • Lecture & Note Taking • Listen • Be open minded • Ask questions • Review Regularly • Recite – repeat key concepts from class • Reflect – connect class ideas to other notes & readings REFLECT RECITE REVIEW

  16. Summary • Lecture &Note Taking • Develop and use a standard method of note taking • Use outline form & indent notes • Leave space to add future notes • Actively listen and write down main points • Number and date pages ACTIVE LISTENING

  17. Final Tips • Study 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.

  18. Final Tips • Read the material the night before • Review the course syllabus often • Buddy with a serious student • Maintain good time management skills • *Pray & meditate & repeat your mantra

  19. Motivate Yourself • Nothing 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 scenario • Go after what you want with everything you have and everything else will manage to scrap-up. Work hard so that you can play hard.

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