How to Study Effectively In Less Time

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How To Study Effectively and Efficiently In Less
Time
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3 Ways to do Study Efficiently

• Creating Good Study Habits
• Studying From Class Notes
• Studying From Textbooks

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1. Creating Good Study Habits

• Approach studying with the right mindset.
• Think positively
• Don't think about worst-case scenarios
• See each obstacle as an opportunity to learn and
  grow.
• Don't compare your grades to anyone else's.
• Stick to a dedicated study routine.
• Staying on schedule can help you manage your time
  and your workload, and may make it easier to
  focus on the task at hand
• Try entering a "date" with yourself to study in
  your planner
• Be as comfortable as possible.
• Choose a chair that will be comfortable to sit on
  for upwards of one hour at a time.
• Use a desk or table so you can spread out your
  study materials.
• Avoid your bed. You might get so comfortable that
  you don't study. Associating other activities
  than sleep with your bed can also make it harder
  for you to sleep well.

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• Study without distractions.
• Turn your cell phone and TV off and resist the
  urge to check your social media accounts.
• You may think that you're a good multi-tasker,
  but studying while doing other things like using
  Facebook, Instagram, and the like is not good.
• Don't cram.
• Breaking up the material you need to cover into
  small, manageable chunks is more effective than
  trying to memorize everything all at once.
• Cover material in shorter sessions over a period
  of several days or even weeks for the best
  results.
• Consider joining a study group.
• Researchers have found that students who study
  together in groups tend to perform better on
  tests and quizzes.

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• Have a little caffeine shortly before studying.
• This will keep you awake and help you focus as
  you read, study, and prepare for class.
• Just don't overdo it. Too much caffeine can make
  you feel jittery, anxious, or stressed-out.
• Take a workout break
• Studies show that making cardio workouts a part
  of your routine can improve memory and overall
  mental health.
• Try changing up your surroundings for more
  efficient study sessions.
• Know whether you work best in a quiet space or
  with ambient noise.
• Try studying with the windows open (weather
  permitting). Researchers have found fresh air to
  be energizing and revitalizing.

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Studying From Class Notes

• Record your class lecture, and listen to it at
  home or on the go.
• use an audio recording device during class. If
  you're using a digital recorder, convert the file
  into an mp3 and listen to your lecture while
  you're commuting or working out in the morning.
• Consolidate and trim down your notes in class.
• Write down important ideas, concepts, names, and
  dates, rather than trying to take down every
  single word your instructor is saying.
• Review your notes every day.
• Read through each line of notes slowly and
  carefully.
• Ask your instructor about anything that doesn't
  make sense or is unclear to you.

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• Transfer notes from class into a designated study
  notebook.
• This will allow you to compile the most vital
  information in one place, and can help you make
  more sense of the notes you took in class.
• don't just copy the material mindlessly!
• Review the whole week's worth of notes over the
  weekend. 
• This will help reinforce the things you learned
  that week, and may help you contextualize each
  day's lesson better within the framework of the
  entire week's lesson plan.
• Organize your notes.
• Try different organization methods until you find
  one that works right for you.
• This may include organizing handouts separate
  from notes, or organizing everything by date, by
  chapter, or by topic.

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• Make and use flashcards.
• Choose the most important names, dates, concepts,
  etc.
• Write the name on one side and the definition on
  the back. For math formulae, write the equation
  on one side and the solution on the back.
• Quiz yourself. 
• Use mnemonic devices.
• Don't get too complex with your mnemonic devices.
  They should be easy to remember and simple to
  apply on a test.
• Song lyrics might be easiest to use. If you get
  stuck, try humming the song's rhythm to yourself,
  associating the lyrics with whatever material
  you're trying to memorize.
• Use technology 
• Many mobile apps will allow you to create
  flashcards. You can review them anywhere.
• Try recording your notes in a wiki or blog. You
  can tag these posts with relevant keywords,
  making finding your material a snap when it comes
  time to study.

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3. Studying From Textbooks

• Skim each chapter before reading.
• If you're studying a creative work, such as a
  play or novel, look for patterns and themes.
• If your teacher permits it, you can use a study
  guide such as Cliffs Notes to help you understand
  the plot, so that you can focus on more important
  themes and patterns.
• Read the chapter closely and take notes.
• You've skimmed the chapter and made note of the
  key concepts.
• Be an active reader.
• Draw a bracket around key concepts in the
  chapter, and circle any terms or names you're not
  familiar with.
• Write questions in the margins as you read, then
  find the answers to those questions.

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• Restate key concepts in your own words.
• Remember that restating can also condense and
  focus. As you restate, make sure you pay
  attention to what seems most important.
• Review everything you've read as soon as you
  finish the chapter.
• Go over your notes and any flashcards you've
  made. Quiz yourself once you've read through all
  of your notes several times through.
• Don't try to do it all at once. 
• Studies have found that the most efficient way to
  study is in short bursts, typically in 1-3 hour
  increments. Give yourself several days, each with
  several sessions, to prepare.
• Change up your subjects.
• You can also try to relate material you're
  learning to stuff you already know. You can even
  create connections between new material and pop
  culture.

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