Presented by: HCC Student Support Services

 There’s not an easy way to get an A  You need to learn effective study skills and time management skills  The following guidelines will give you suggestions to make you a better student

Golden Rule-Don’t expect to write every word of the professor’s lecture down! Need to prepare for notes before class and review notes after class

 Have class assignments read before class  Skim chapter-reread after class. Sometimes you understand chapter more after attending class lecture  Review notes from prior class-most lectures pick up where it left off

 Always date your notes  Put heading/lecture topic on top of paper  Write notes in phrase form, rather than sentence form  Write notes on one side of paper if you want to add information later

 Outline method-write down key themes, and use indentation to show lesser points (use capital letters, roman numerals, or numbers to outline)  Paragraph- write first main topic and write underneath—separate out ideas. Headings will help you study for exam.

 Mapping method-notes are recorded in chart or graphic method

 Main points  Definitions  Theories  Formulas  Lists  Page references  Important Dates  Anything noted as “important to know, keep in mind for exam”  Important people  Anything spelled out  Charts

 Edit your notes-reorganize or rewrite to make more legible  Add information from book, clarify notes (missing information –get from another student or from book)

 Avoid over-highlighting-while it may look like you read the material, it may be harder to remember the information  Write notes in margin of book  Pre-read: read major headings, first paragraph, and chapter summaries first. Read for understanding.

 What does NOT have to be included in lecture notes? A. Important dates B. Definitions C. Exact sentences D. Theories  ANSWER: C. Exact sentences

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