Improving your study skills

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Is the university that cares for the value of education Improving Your Study Skills Submitted to Lecturer: Chhay Monisopheap November 08, 2009 Cambodian Mekong University Chapter: 1-3

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Lim Heap Lay Haingtek Lay Huyphea Heng Kimchhay Heng Panha Presented By Group 7:

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Chapter 1 Making Good Grades “I am still learning.”__Michelangelo

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In this chapter you will learn how to plan your schedule prepare for class, know the course requirements, and do the required work Introduction:

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If you can get to choose classes in your school. You have to know more about this section for advice on how to choose classes suited for both yourrequirements as well as your interests. 1. Planning your schedule:

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1.1. What classes do you have to take? you need to determine which classes are required for you to pass to the next grade. 1.2. What classes are available? You need to determine which courses at your school and at what times. Class information from your school websites or lists are usually minimum.

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1.3. What classes do you want to take? After you list the classes you need to take you can decide how many elective courses you can take.

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2. Knowing what your instructor expects: You should make sure you know what the expectations are for the class. Your instructor will provide you some information such as: Assessments Class policies Contact methods Class participation Questions

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3. Preparing for class You will get more from class if you come to class prepared Complete any homework assignments Read any reading assignments Review your notes from the preceding class.

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4. Doing your work: You have to do your works on time such as: Home work or daily assignments Reading assignments Quizzes Tests Papers Other assessments.

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Chapter 2 Getting Organized “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present” By--Babatunde Olatunji

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Manage Study Space Time How can you get organized?

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I. Organizing Your Study Space 1.1. A Good Study Space A Good Study Space A work space A good chair A place for books Good lighting Outlets Study tools

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1.2. Avoiding Distractions Your study area should not include distractions. These include TVs, game systems, music and so on. Now you have a good study space

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II. Managing Your Time The best students are those who use their time effectively. Manage Time Ways to record your schedule Making a to-do list Planning study time

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Chapter 3 Reading “The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And the sweet serenity of books.” --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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I. Having a Plan for Reading Assignments 1.1. What’s the Purpose? The purpose is the “why” of your reading plan 1.2 What’s the resource? The resource is the “what” of your reading plan

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1.3 When is the reading due? - Do your work when it’s assigned. - The length helps you gauge the amount of time you need to read the assignment.

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II. Getting the most from reading assignment 2.1 Previewing the reading -Skim through the pages -Look at table of contents -Read the introduction     -Note any words or phrases that are in bold or italics. -Look at each illustration and read the caption -Look at the end of the chapter or article for a summary.

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2.2 Reading for the main ideas You may start by skimming again through the reading assignment and reading the opening paragraph of each main section.

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2.3 Reviewing your reading Review Main idea Connect what you know Quiz yourself Paraphrase

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2.4 Taking notes -Taking notes both from the lecture and a reading. -Highlighting is to spot the main concepts .

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Conclusion: After studying in this three chapters, you may know how to improve your study skills and grades, you need to plan your schedule first, then you need to know what are the expectation for class, and you have to prepare more for the class and make sure that you do your work on time.

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