This assignment is designed to expose you to effective study strategies related to textbook reading and note taking. You likely already have some study strategies that are working for you. The intent behind this assignment is to give you additional ideas and resources to complement your existing skills.
As you complete this assignment, you will practice annotating a text, listen to a lecture and practice taking notes, and then take a sample quiz to see how well you were able to anticipate the questions. You will then reflect on how you might improve upon your own academic skills.
This is a five-part assignment. You should have already accessed the assignment in Canvas and completed the previous four …show more content…
Practice habits of an effective listener listed on the website. Take a quick nap before class, put phone and laptop away, and practice concentrating during history class. Visit ARC workshop if that doesn’t work.
1. I am worried I will be a procrastinator, and not work as hard as I should on my studying. I can go use the USU Academic Resource Center and watch helpful videos. I can also refer to some of the videos that have been used on the USU 1010 Canvas course. Start making study schedules. I need to start doing my homework when it is handed out and fresh in my mind. I need to do homework when it is first available for me to do it. I can also make calendars and plan out my weeks.
2. I will also struggle to keep up with the rest of the class. I am a slow learner, and I am worried I will fall behind. I can use the resources my professor gives me, like Supplemental Instruction classes, and also teaching assistants. I can also use the Library study groups and use the opportunity to study with my peers.
I need to start going to Supplemental Instruction Courses and make time to learn more when I am not caught up. I need to make sure I put in extra time to study and stay caught