Psychology in Action  Study Skills  Methods  Time Management  Mastering Course Content  Reading  Lectures  Tests and Papers  Studying  Writing Papers  Study Skills  Methods  Time Management  Mastering Course Content  Reading  Lectures  Tests and Papers  Studying  Writing Papers

Study Skills Do you know your learning style? –Verbal –Visual –Auditory –Action Good! –Let’s focus on study methods

Time Management “It’s not in the budget.” Defeat Procrastination –Map LT goals –Calendar –Plan Daily –Sleep –Eat an Elephant –Reward –Don’t Stress! Too much Can you multitask?

Reading Textbooks You HAVE TO READ the textbook Two Common Mistakes –Don’t read before lecture –Reading a novel Textbooks are steak, not meatloaf How to chew the material –SQ3R –SQ4R –3R = Most Important

Studying for Exams Timing is Everything – “chew” –Easier if you read and took notes Type of Test/ Material –Multiple Choice Factual – rote rehearsal Applied – intermediate level Conceptual – analysis

Studying for Exam (continued) –Free Response Questions (FRQs) Use learning style study methods to prepare Steps –Identify – term or concept –Define - always –Apply – answer the question

Tips to Prepare SQ3R Concept Maps –Practice quizzes –Multimedia Physical Needs –Sleep –Relax & Unwind –Eat Breakfast (Protein) “Wise Time”

Writing Papers Choose a Topic Do the research Take Notes – Reference Decide on the Thesis –Central Message of Paper Persuasive Informative

Writing Papers (continued) Develop an Outline – “Road Map” from Notes –Intro, Body, & Conclusion Write First Draft – Use Citations Let it Sit – Requires Planning Write the Revised Draft – “Finalize”