Studing in College

By distributing effort throughout the semester, you reduce stress during exams. Thus, making the course more fun.

1. Reading before class: unlocks background comprehension.
2. Take notes in class: take advantage of lectures for later review.
3. Taking notes while reading enhances comprehension and retention of material.

“Learning without thinking is useless, Thinking without learning is perilous” — Confucius

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Taking Notes

1. Marginalia: This method of taking notes in the margin while reading aims to promote focus, thought, and retention while reading.

   • Summarize each paragraph with one sentence in the margin.
   • From 3rd para, write a extra sentence as summary of the previous lines.

2. Taking Notes in Class

   • Do NOT write down every word.
   • Do NOT grab exact phrases.
   • Add flesh with 24 hrs.

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Avoid Procrastination

Procrastination is an emotional management problem.

1. Rewards
2. Temptation Removal
3. Motivation Harvesting
   • Work accountability group
   • Sitting at front of the class

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Also see:

• Note Taking methods
• Ingredients for Learning

Source: How to Do Well in College