Study Skills for Students学生学习技巧清单-英语学习方法.docx

Study Skills for StudentsStruggling to be a successful student? Dont get discouraged, it isnt magic! But it does require desire, dedication and a lot of work. If you want learn how to become a successful student, then youve come to the right place. Our study skills guides for students will provide you everything you need in order to learn how to learn more effectively.Active listening, reading comprehension, notetaking, stress management, time management, testing taking, and memorization are only a few of the topics addressed in our study skills guides for students. If youll take the time to learn and apply the study skills concepts and principles taught in our guides youll not only improve your performance in school but also your ability to learn in general - and that will benefit you the rest of your life! Whether youre a freshman in college looking to get ahead, a teacher seeking study skills resources for your pupils, or a high school student just trying to survive youll find the study skills guides, tutorials, and resource you need right below. Study Skills ChecklistThe first thing we recommend is that you print out the Study Skills Checklist below. Then read each state and determine if it applies to you. If it does, then check Y. If it doesnt, check N. The purpose of this checklist is to provide you a self assessment of your study habits and attitudes and identify study skills areas where you might want to focus.1. Y_ N_ I spend more time than necessary studying for what I am learning.2. Y_ N_ Its common for me to spend hours cramming the night before an exam.3. Y_ N_ If I dedicate as much time as I want to my social life, I dont have enough time left to focus on my studies, or when I study as much as I need to, I dont have time for my social life.4. Y_ N_ I often study with the TV or radio turned on.5. Y_ N_ I struggle to study for long periods of time without becoming distracted or tired.6. Y_ N_ I usually doodle, daydream, or fall asleep when I go to class.7. Y_ N_ Often the notes I take during class notes are difficult for me to understand later when I try and review them.8. Y_ N_ I often end up getting the wrong material into my class notes.9. Y_ N_ I dont usually review my class notes from time to time throughout the semester in preparation for exams.10. Y_ N_ When I get to the end of a chapter in a textbook, I struggle to remember what Ive just got done reading.11. Y_ N_ I struggle to indentify what is important in the text.12. Y_ N_ I frequently cant keep up with my reading assignments, and consequently have to cram the night before a test.13.Y_ N_ For some reason I miss a lot of points on essay tests even when I feel well prepared and know the material well.14. Y_ N_ I study a lot for each test, but when I get to the test my mind draws a blank.15. Y_ N_ I often study in a sort of disorganized, haphazard way only motivated by the threat of the next test.16. Y_ N_ I frequently end up getting lost in the details of reading and have trouble identifying the main ideas and key concepts.17. Y_ N_ I dont usually change my reading speed in response to the difficulty level of what Im reading, or my familiarity with the content.18. Y_ N_ I often wish that I was able read faster.19. Y_ N_ When my teachers assign me papers and projects I often feel so overwhelmed that I really struggle to get started.20. Y_ N_ More often than not I write my papers the night before they are due.21. Y_ N_ I really struggle to organize my thoughts into a logical paper that makes sense.If you answered yes to two or more questions in any category listed below, then we recommending find self-help study guides for those categories. If you have one yes or less in one of the categories, you are probably proficient enough in these areas that you dont require additional study help. However, no matter how you score its always advisable to review all study guide to help you improve your study skills and academic performance. Time Scheduling - 1, 2, and 3. Concentration - 4, 5, and 6. Listening & Note taking - 7, 8, and 9. Reading - 10, 11, and 12. Exams - 13, 14, and 15. Reading - 16, 17, and 18. Writing Skills -19, 20, and 21. Discover Your Learning StyleEach person has different learning preferences and styles that benefit them, including auditory, visual, logical, social, solitary or tactile. It is not uncommon for people to discover certain learning styles that work best for them or styles that are preferable in certain situations. It is also possible for individuals to develop learning styles never utilized in the past or further hone preferred styles.Visual Learning StyleVisual learners better retain information presented in pictures, videos, graphs, and books. These people benefit when information is presented on an overhead projector or white board, on a piece of paper, or in a book. Visual learners often make sure their notes are very detailed and spend extra time reviewing information from textbooks. Visual learners also frequently draw pictures or develop diagrams when trying to comprehend a subject.Auditory Learning StyleAuditory learners better retain information presented in lectures and public speeches, audio recordings, and other forms of verbal communication. While a visual learner would prefer to read a book or watch a video, auditory learners would prefer to attend a lecture.Tactile Learning StyleTactile Learners retain information best through hands-on participation. These types of people are also known as kinesthetic learners. For example, a tactile learner in an automotive repair class would learn better by working on cars rather than sitting through a lecture or reading a book. They also excel in classes where students are assigned to study in labs.It is very beneficial to know the learning styles that best suit your personality when selecting a major, signing up for classes, and preparing for a test. It can also help you when selecting a future career.Logical StyleIndividuals who excel at math and possess strong logical reasoning skills are usually logical learners. They notice patterns quickly and have a keen ability to link information that would seem nonrelated by others. Logical learners retain details better by drawing connections after organizing an assortment of information.Social StyleSocial learners usually have excellent written and verbal communication skills. These individuals are at ease speaking with other people and often comprehend their perspectives. For this reason, others frequently seek counsel from social learners. Social learners also learn best working with groups and take opportunities to meet individually with teachers.Solitary StyleSolitary learners usually prefer to work by themselves in private settings. They usually do not rely on others for help when solving a problem or studying. Solitary learners frequently analyze their learning preferences and methods. Since solitary learners prefer to work alone, it is possible for them to waste time on a difficult problem before seeking assistance.To get the most out of your time studying, it is very helpful to identify your personal learning preferences and styles.10 Habits of High Effective StudentsSome people believe that really successful students are just born that way. True, some students are able to breeze through school with little or no effort. However, the vast majority of successful students achieve their success by developing and applying effective study habits. The following are the top 10 study habits employed by highly successful students. So if you want to become a succesful student, dont get discouraged, dont give up, just work to develop each of the study habits below and youre see your grades go up, your knowledge increase and your ability to learn and assimilate information improve.1. Dont try cram all your studying into one session.Successful students typically space their work out over shorter periods of time and rarely try to cram all of their studying into just one or two sessions. If you want to become a successful student then you need to learn to be consistent in your studies and to have regular, yet shorter, study periods.2. Plan when youre going to study.Successful students schedule specific times throughout the week when they are going to complete their studying - and then they stick with their schedule. Students who study sporadically and whimsically typically do not perform as well as students who have a set study schedule.3. Study at the same time.Not only is it important that you plan when youre going to study but that you also create a consistent, daily study routine. When you study at the same time each day and each week youre studying will become a regular part of your life. Youll be mentally and emotionally more prepared for each study session and each study session will become more productive.4. Each study time should have a specific goal.Simplying studying without direction is not effective. You need to know exactly what you need to accomplish during each study session. Before you start studying set a study session goal that supports your overall academic goal (i.e. memorize 30 vocabulary words in order to ace the vocabulary section on an upcoming Spanish test.)5. Never procrasitinate your planned study session.Its very easy, and common, to put off your study session because of lack of interest in the subject, because you have other things you need to get done first or just because the assignment is hard. Successful students DO NOT procrastinate studying. If you procrastinate your study session, your studying will become much less effective and you may get everything accomplished that you need to. Procrastination also leads to rushing, and rushing is the number one cause of errors.6. Start with the most difficult subject first.As your most diffult assignment or subject will require the most effort and mental energy you should start with it first. Once youve completed the most difficult work it will be much easy to complete the rest of your work. Believe it or not, starting with the most difficult work will greatly improve the effectiveness of your study sessions and your academic performance.7. Alway review your notes before starting an assigment.Obviously, before you can review your notes you must first have notes. Always make sure to take good notes in class. Before you start each study session and before you start a particular assignment review your notes thoroughly to make sure you know how to complete the assignment correctly.8. Make sure youre not disturbed whiles youre studyingWhen youre disturbed while youre studying you (1) loose your train of thought and (2) you get distracted - both of which will lead to very ineffective studying. Before you start studying find a place where you wont be disturbed.9. Use study groups effectivelyEver heard the phrase two heads are better than one? Well this can be especially true when it comes to studying. Working in groups enables you to (1) get help from other students when youre struggling to understand a concept, (2) complete assignments more quickly, and (3) teach others whereby helping both the other student and yourselve to internalize the subject matter. However, study groups can become very ineffective if theyre not structured and if groups members come unprepared. Effective students use study groups effectively.10. Review your notes, schoolwork and other class materials over the weekend.Successful students review what theyve learned during the week over the weekend. This way theyre well prepared to continue learning new concepts at the beginning of each week that build upon previous coursework and knowledge acquired the previous week.Were confident that if youll develop the habits outlined above that youll see a major improvement in your academic success.Improving Reading ComprehensionStudents frequently enter college without understanding how important reading comprehension is for academic success. Those who grasp the information they read in textbooks earn better grades. The following tips will enhance your ability to understand complicated concepts detailed in textbooks.Pre-reading surveyBefore reading a text, complete a pre-reading survey for a brief summary of it. This will give you an idea of what to expect in the text, so your reading will be more productive. The first thing you should do in a pre-reading survey is read the introduction and review the table of contents. Next, read section and chapter headings and text highlighted with bold print. Throughout the process, be sure to focus on general information, not specifics.Define your purposeIdentifying a purpose or objective will keep you focused since many details are unrelated to the most important concepts. This will also help you classify information that is important and nonessential, so you can maximize the time spent studying.Read the textAfter completing a pre-reading survey and identifying a purpose, proceed with reading the text. Many people comprehend the material better if they read it out loud.Take notes or highlight important conceptsTaking notes or highlighting key concepts is one way to better remember what you抳e studied or be able to access it quickly for future reference. Notes can be taken in margins or in a notebook. Post-reading ReviewAfter reading a text, take time to review the material you read. This will better internalize what you抳e learned and help you retain it for future reference. This will also help you identify what you still do not fully comprehend, so you can spend more time reviewing unclear concepts.The Cornell System for Taking NotesThe Cornell system for taking notes is designed to (1) save time while (2) enabling you to still take effective notes. In this system there is no rewriting, revising or retyping of your notes once theyve been made. The Cornell note taking system is sometimes referred to as the Do it Right In The First Place system. The Cornell sytems for taking notes is made up of the following steps:Step 1 - PREPARATIONUse a large, loose-leaf notebook for your notetaking. Only use one side of each leaf of paper in the notebook (this will enable you to lay your notes out to see the direction of a lecture.) Draw a vertical line 2 1/2 inches from the left side of you paper. This is the recall column of your notes. All your lecture notes will be taken to the right of this margin. Later key words or phrases can be written in the recall column.Step 2 - DURING THE LECTURERecord notes in paragraph form. Capture general ideas and concepts, not illustrative ideas. Skip lines to show end of ideas or thoughts. Using abbreviations will save time. Write as legibly as possible.Step 3 - AFTER THE LECTUREAfter each lecture read through your notes and make them more legible if necessary. Now use the 2 1/2 inches column to the left of your notes. Jot down ideas or keywords which give you the idea of the lecture. (REDUCE) You will have to reread the lecturers ideas, reflect and put them in your own words if you can. Cover up the right-hand portion of your notes and recite the general ideas and concepts of the lecture from memory. Overlap your notes showing only recall columns and use this for your review.Improving Your Note TakingEffective note taking is one of the keys to succeeding in school. Students should devote a considerable amount of time reviewing information discussed during classroom lectures. It is very difficult remembering specific details from classroom lectures without good notes.These note taking strategies will help you to take better notes: Make clear and accurate notesMake sure to take legible and accurate notes since it is not uncommon to forget key details discussed in class after it has ended. Frequently, students comprehend the teacher抯 lecture, so they抣l neglect to jot down specific details only to forget them later. Students who keep accurate notes can review them later to fully grasp key concepts during personal study time. Additionally, since during classroom lectures teachers frequently cover many topics, effective notes enable students to concentrate on specific topics. Come to class preparedStudents properly prepared for class usually take better notes. Proper preparation includes completing assigned reading prior to class and reviewing notes from previous lectures. Students who do this can ask questions about confusing concepts and be prepared for new topics. Compare your notesTo ensure your notes are as accurate and detailed as possible, compare them with the notes of other students after class is over. This is useful because your colleagues will frequently write down lecture details that you forgot or missed. This strategy will make classroom notes more thorough and precise. Minimize distractionsEffective note takers avoid classroom distractions. This can include sitting in spots with fewer distractions and not signing up for classes with friends that you might want to make comments to during lectures. Some students sit in spots where it is difficult to constantly glance at the clock. Organize your notesNotes organized by date, class, and subject make it easier to locate specific lecture details. It is also a good idea to keep information from different dates and classes separated or beginning each class with a new piece of paper. Use abbreviations and symbolsSince teachers usually cover a lot of information during each lecture, it can be hard jotting everything down. This is why it is a good idea to use symbols or