UPCENUrban Pre-College Education Network

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP

TIME Management

& Study Techniques

“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong!” - Murphy’s Law

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Time Management& Study Skillsi. Meditate & Prayii. Minimize Distractionsiii. Find a Conducive Study Environmentiv. Create a Study Schedule

Time Management& Study SkillsMeditate & Pray

Talk to God before you start & after you finishPray 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.

Time Management& Study SkillsMinimize Distractions

Clean EnvironmentClear DeskReduce Loud NoisesSoft Music

Time Management& Study SkillsFind a Conducive Study Environment

Go to library to studyStudy with a serious studentCompare lecture notes with serious studentsBring snacks & water

Don’t eat heavy foods while studying

Create a Study Schedule (see attached)

Stay OrganizedSet realistic time completion goalsBlock time for breaks Start assignments early (minimize cramming)Bring all necessary study materialsStay rested

Time Management& Study Skills

Procrastination = Suicide

Complete assignments when they are assignedNOT when they are due!!

Taking Lecture NotesReasons for taking Lecture Notes:

Note taking forces active listenIt tests your understanding of the materialWhen reviewing, notes gauge what is

importantNotes are easier to remember than text.Notes helps you to remember the material

Taking Lecture NotesInstructor clues of what is Important:

Material written on the blackboardRepetitionEmphasis on words with their tone & gestureSubjects that the instructors spends a lot of

time onWord SignalsReviews given at the beginning of classSummaries given at the end of class

Taking Lecture NotesHelpful note taking methods:

Keep your notes brief (use phrase instead of sentences, use abbreviations)

Use your own wordsUse outline form and/or a numbering systemIf you miss a statement, write key words, skip a

few spaces, and get info laterLeave room on page to add future notesDate your notes, number your pages

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Save Time on Note TakingDo It Right The First Time!

Do not rewrite your notes laterShorthand 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.

Note MakingEffective Note Making Hints:

Don’t write down everything you read or hearBe alert & attentive to main pointsConcentrate on the “meat” of the subjectWrite down key words or short phrasesUse your own words but keep it accurateQuote correctly when using direct quotes

Note Making Effective note making tips ‘cont:

Don’t Just Take Notes to Take Notes! Think about what you are writing before taking notes

downUse a skeleton outline & indent to show

importanceLeave lots of white space for later additionsOmit descriptions/ full explanationsKeep it short & sweetKeep all your notes neat, organized and in one

place

Note MakingEffective note making tips ‘cont:

Refer back to your notes often Budget time to study your notesRegularly reviewing notes jogs your memory

STUDY

SummaryLecture & Note Taking

ListenBe open mindedAsk questionsReview RegularlyRecite – repeat key concepts from class Reflect – connect class ideas to other notes &

readings

RECITE REVIEW

REFLECT

SummaryLecture & Note Taking

Develop and use a standard method of note taking

Use outline form & indent notesLeave space to add future notesActively listen and write down main pointsNumber and date pages

A C T I V E L I S T E N I N G

Final TipsStudy 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.

Final TipsRead the material the night beforeReview the course syllabus oftenBuddy with a serious studentMaintain good time management skills*Pray & meditate & repeat your mantra

Motivate YourselfNothing 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 scenarioGo after what you want with everything you

have and everything else will manage to scrap-up.

Work hard so that you can play hard.