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Apply basic study skills Utilize efficient test-taking techniques Understand the seriousness of cheating
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Use time management techniques to manage school, work, and family Recognize some sources and symptoms of stress Develop stress management techniques to manage everyday life
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Education increases income Drop-outs earned $20,873 High school graduates earned $31,071 (48.9%) College graduates earned $56,788 (82.8%) Advanced degrees earned $82,320 (45.0%) Education let’s you be responsible for YOUR destiny!!
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Despite common belief, not all studying is created equal One must consider: difficulty of material, comfort level, fatigue, distraction, etc… Be realistic about how much you can accomplish Know your learning/studying styles Create a good atmosphere in which to study Schedule time when you know you’re most productive
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Having clear, concise notes will make studying much easier Common note taking tips include: Using shorthand Writing main ideas Comparing your notes with others’ notes Clarify questions with professors Review notes after class Stay organized
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Actively read This includes: making margin notes, lists, flash cards, or outlines It is important to identify the most important ideas before you mark Recite/write main ideas from memory Make connections from previous materials Form a study group
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Take breaks No cramming Get plenty of sleep Monitor your comprehension Concentrate
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You have to know the material--not know about the material… Chinese Proverb: Hear and forget See and remember DO and understand
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The best way to score high on an exam is to be prepared Talk to fellow classmates Eat a good breakfast
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Try to answer before looking at the answers Answer the questions you know first Don’t change your answer unless you are sure you made a mistake Take questions at face value—don’t look for tricks
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Read each question carefully Look for clues to the answer in the question or elsewhere in the test Ask your instructor for clarification if the wording of a question is confusing Take a guess
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Look for qualifiers (all, most, sometimes, rarely) Answers that have “always” or “never” in them are usually false There are usually more true than false answers
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Translate problems into English to help you understand what is being asked I = P x R/100 x T translates to “Interest equals principal times the rate as a percentage times the time period.” Determine the unknown Determine the known quantities Write out the formula
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Show all your work Check for logical answers Check to see whether you used all of the data supplied Proofread—check the steps of each problem
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Read the entire exam first Answer the easiest question first Read the directions carefully Plan your answer
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Get right to the point Keep to the point Don’t forget to include the basics Keep your eye on the time
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Failure in course Possible dismissal from college Do your own work; don’t even think about academic dishonesty! Writing assignments = “turnitin.com” Checks your work against BILLIONS of articles You will get caught…
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Don’t let test anxiety get the best of you; take your time Take a deep breath, slowly exhale (try it) “Learn from the mistakes of others; you don’t have time to make them all yourself.” “Humans are the only creature that can learn from the mistakes of others but don’t.”
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Time Management: Ability to use one’s time to get things done when they should be done. Source: Supervisory Management: The Art of Empowering and Developing People; Mosley, Megginson, Pietri
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Determine goalsSet prioritiesTake controlStay focused
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Semester schedule Weekly planner Course calendar Daily to-do list
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Just say no Take advantage of small chunks of time Use your class time well Start projects as soon as they are assigned Divide each task into small chunks
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Do not procrastinate Make study aids like flash cards Do difficult projects first Do one thing at a time Delegate Reward yourself
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Stress: any external stimulus that causes wear and tear on one’s psychological or physical well-being. Source: Supervisory Management: The Art of Empowering and Developing People; Mosley, Megginson, Pietri
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Everyday encounters Traffic, kids, work, school, etc… Personality Are you a Type A person (hard-working, time-conscious, ambitious, and competitive)? Or are you Type B (relaxed and laid back)? Attitude Are you an optimist (you’ll live longer) or a pessimist? Do you see the hole or the donut?
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Physical Signs Increased heart rate, breathing Migraines High blood pressure More illness Psychological Signs Irritability Depression Frustration Anger Insomnia Substance abuse
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Improve your lifestyle Utilize relaxation methods Social Support Manage your money
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A College Education is an asset Learn good study behaviors that fit your style Use testing tips Manage your time well Stress is manageable
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