Make lists of things to accomplish during studying
Put off pleasurable events until work is completed
Read the textbook and class notes (!!)
Review the class textbook/assignments before going to class
Create mnemonics and vivid mental images to aid learning
Draw small illustrations next to their corresponding events in your notes
Memorize the material through repetition
Generate examples to apply the material
Record information relating to study tasks (e.g., keeping a study log)
Self-verbalize the steps to complete a given task
Use chapter review questions to self test
Use a study partner or study in a small tutorial groups
Review the items missed on the exam, including items guessed at
Make an outline before writing a paper
Check work before handing in an assignment
(Some info taken from psychologicalscience.org)
DON'T:
Spend so much time focused on vocabulary that you ignore other learning aids such as lecture focus questions (LFQ's)
Highlight too much text (i.e., not knowing what the important information really is), thus increasing an enormous study load
Use chapter review questions (and their answers) as more content to study versus using them to test their own knowledge
“Study with a friend” if this doesnot involve testing each other, taking review questions, creating examples, or reviewing notes. If it's just going to turn into a pizza party or gossip session, then it's a waste of time.
Listen to music (except for classical music), watch television, text message, or surf the Internet while studying. Studies show that the more you multitask, the worse you are able to perform each task.
