Good Study Habits

Suggestions on Study Habits

(edited from DBF)

As previously mentioned, complete the reading assignments prior to coming to class. Come prepared to ask questions on anything you don’t understand.
Come to class. Missing class notes can/will cost you points on the tests.
Tape recorders are OK (and encouraged) as long as you’re not disruptive.
Do not attempt to record lecture presentations verbatim. Instead, concentrate on getting the main concepts, and fill in holes as soon as possible after class.
To keep your notes organized, date each day’s notes. Make sure to include the title of each new section or main topic.
Copy correctly-spelled words from the board, and leave space for definitions. You might start to fill in definitions, but these should be filled out in detail when you rework your notes.
Drawings should be carefully copied from the board and correctly labeled.
Record all wordstems given in class. You will find it useful to make a cumulative list of words and meanings in a separate place in your notes and/or make flashcards to practice.
Bring your text to class so we may refer to the diagrams during class discussion.
Participate in class. Ask questions if there’s a point at which you need clarification. Try to answer the questions I ask the class. As you rework and flesh out your class notes, jot down any questions that arise. Also, record any unanswered questions from your group meetings. I will allow time at the beginning of each class for you to ask these questions.
As soon as possible after each class, spend at least 15 min. reworking and fleshing out your notes. Fill in the remainder of all definitions and anything you didn’t get time to finish in class. Do this while it’s fresh in your mind.