Elizabeth Klein

2.0 Career Management Study/ Note Guide

1. List the Effective Study Skills & Habits (8)

a. Keep a course notebook
b. Clearly understand the assignment and follow instructions
c. Keep assignments up to date
d. Schedule a time and place to study
e. Dont procrastinate
f. Study in short segments instead of cramming
g. Complete hard assignments first
h. Participate in class activities/discussions
2. Provide four poor study skills & habits
a. Completing easiest assignments first
b. Failing to reflect on the meaning of the assignment
c. Letting your thoughts wander
d. Studying when you are tired or hungry
3. List six test taking strategies
a. Stay healthy and well-rested
b. Read instructions completely
c. Check all answers before turning the test in
d. Relax during test administration
e. Avoid over-studying
f. Glance over the test; number of questions and format
4. Provide four writing strategies (4)
a. Write legibly
b. Remember the 3 Cs: clear, concise, and convincing
c. Write simply in an understandable format
d. Proofread your work
5. What format is recommended for reading comprehension? Explain
a. The TEACH format. The TEACH format is an acronym for:
i. Think: what will this chapter be about? What do I need to learn
from this chapter?
ii. Explain: decide what you already know about the chapter.
iii. Ask: who? What? When? Where? Why?
iv. Clues: title, key words, headings, illustrations
v. Handwrite: chapter highlights: definitions formulas, main concepts
6. List four note-taking strategies
a. Listen carefully
b. Write well
c. Follow the leader
i. Copy from the board
ii. Record repeated phrases
iii. Record topics of emphasis (teachers voice tone, repeating of
ideas/phrases, pace)

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d. Organize your notes

i. Outline
ii. Diagram
e. Compare notes
f. Review notes within 48 hours
7. Provide three memory strategies
a. Employ listening and concentration skills
b. Repeat verbally or in writing
c. Associate material with the familiar (analogies)
d. (Employ mnemonic devices
i. Use the first letters of the material/list to make a silly sentence/story
ii. Create an acronym)
8. Provide four strategies to help with concentration
a. Avoid distractions/keep a single focus
b. Concentrate on the present task
c. Study in a quiet, relaxing environment
d. Take breaks as needed/avoid over studying
9. Provide three listening strategies
a. Stop talking
b. Practice active listening
c. Focus on teacher
d. (Repeat messages back to teacher to determine understanding)
10. What are the key components for developing your personal learning plan
a. Location
b. Time
c. Goals
d. Strategies
i. Overall
ii. Course specific