Read the chapter objectives to familiarize yourself with them.
Read the summary at the end of the chapter to get a good understanding of the material in the chapter.
Read the assigned text.
Highlight important information. Lots of multicolored highlighters to delineate importance in text.
Take notes on the reading – Create an outline. The process of taking notes as you read will help you to concentrate better. It will also help you to monitor and improve your comprehension.
Make note cards for vocabulary and key concepts.
Think about the material.
Form mental pictures as your read.
Restate ideas in your own words.
During class
Sit near the front of the class to help avoid distractions.
Take Notes – include examples.
Concise notes are more powerful than copious notes.
Create mind maps.
Pay attention to the course outline or syllabus.
Pay attention and actively participate.
Think about what is being said before writing down anything.
Form mental images in your mind of what was said and then write it down.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions if there is something you do not understand.
After Class
Organized notes.
Type or rewrite notes after class.
Review class notes shortly after class.
General Strategies
Establish a good physical environment with limited distraction for studying.
Create a strategy for budgeting your time. Allocate a certain amount of time each day for each class.
