Enero, Jan Jillianne A.

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July 11, 2011 FYDP

Study Habits SQRW its a study method where you get the best out of textbook study. Its a 4-step strategy and each letter denotes one step so lets go through it and see how it could make your study life a little bit easier!

What does it stand for? S stands for Survey: That is what you need to do with each chapter in your textbook. Survey the title, the pictures, the graphs, maps or tables if any, the introduction, summary and conclusion. This will give you an overall grasp of what the chapter is about. Q stands for Question: Ask questions in your mind and youll find you stay focused when reading and it also makes for better remembering. Dont question the summary, introduction or conclusion do it with everything else. Ask why, who, where, when, what and how! R stands for Read: So read to understand, read to answer the questions in your mind and read to remember. As you answer each question, make sure you stay focused on the subject. W stands for Write: Thats what youve got to do in your book. Write each question and answer down and read through it carefully. Voila youre ready to participate in your class discussions Develop and appreciate the following habits:
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Take responsibility for yourself Recognize that in order to succeed you need to make decisions about your priorities, your time, and your resources

Center yourself around your values and principles Don't let friends and acquaintances dictate what you consider important

Put first things first Follow up on the priorities you have set for yourself, and don't let others, or other interests, distract you from your goals

Discover your key productivity periods and places Morning, afternoon, or evening? Find spaces where you can be the most focused and productive. Prioritize these for your most difficult study challenges

Consider yourself in a win-win situation when you contribute your best to a class, you, your fellow students, and even your teacher will benefit. Your grade can then be one additional check on your performance

First understand others, then attempt to be understood when you have an issue with an instructor (a questionable grade, an assignment deadline, etc.) put yourself in the instructor's place. Now ask yourself how you can best make your argument given his/her situation

Look for better solutions to problems For example, if you don't understand the course material, don't just re-read it. Try something else! Consult with the professor, a tutor, an academic advisor, a classmate, a study group, or your school's study skills center

Look to continually challenge yourself

My friends study habits 1. Advance study all the time so that it will be easier for you to understand your lessons. 2. Manage your time. Have an allotted time for studying and for relaxing. 3. If you dont understand a lesson, ask a teacher or a classmate for help. 4. Take down notes during lectures. 5. Study your lessons every day. 6. Do not procrastinate. 7. Do your assignments before going to school. 8. Listen attentively during lectures. 9. Actively participate in school activities.

10. Have the right amount of sleep and let your brain rest. 11. Have a hobby. Take time to relax to avoid burnout. 12. Pray to God and ask Him to help you survive throughout your school days. Sources: http://www.study-habits.com/how-to-study-effectively http://www.studygs.net/attmot4.htm The last study habit is a courtesy from, my friend, Dianne Morales.