Study habits are defined as the regular tendencies and practices that one depicts during the process of gaining information through learning.

Study habits play a big role in determining our success in the learning process.

Keep a course notebook.

Clearly understand the assignment

and follow instructions.

Keep assignments up to date.

Schedule a time and place to study.

Don’t procrastinate.

Study in short segments instead of

“cramming”.

Complete hard assignments first.

Participate in class

activities/discussions.

Completing easiest assignments first

Studying around loud noise/distraction

Studying in a cluttered environment Letting your thoughts

wander Studying when tired or

hungry Failing to reflect on the

meaning of the assignment

Staying up late to study Cramming

Understand learning method.

Building focus Knowledge retention Self motivation Concentration Organization

1. Study every day2. Create a quiet place at

home to study.3. Turn off the phone, TV and

other devices that may disturb you when studying.

4. Take regular breaks.5. Study early.6. Study the hardest things

first and move on the easier once.

7. Organize your notes in a notebook.

8. Ask for help if you are struggling with something.

Employ listening and concentration skills.

Repeat verbally or in writing.

Associate material with the familiar (analogies).

Employ mnemonic devices.

Use the first letters of the material/list to make a silly sentence/story.

Create an acronym.

Avoid distraction/keep a single focus.

Concentrate on the present task.

Study in a quiet relaxing environment.

Take breaks as needed/avoid over-studying.

Identification of current practices/habits

Identification of current academic performance level (progress reports, report card, transcript)

Identification of effective/ineffective strategies

Determination of areas for improvement

Components Location Time Goals Strategies

a. Overallb. Course specific

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