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Study Skills
Be prepared to succeed!Presented by
Prof Janice Close, M.A., RRT-NPS, RPFT
Organize Your Papers
Organization Plan Prioritize Set realistic goals
review coursestudy group
EXAM
Plan Your Activities
Time ManagementTime Management
Outside Responsibilities
Study Skills Quality +
quantity Location Resources
QUANTITY
2:1 class/home time
4cr. Course = 16 hr. per week at home!
QUALITY Avoid long blocks
of studying Break it up into
smaller chunks Use resources
Don’t just read and re-read
Study Skills Get all supplies
ready Balance study time
and short breaks 1-2 hour blocks
Know your best time: Morning or night
person? Fuel your brain: Eat,
caffeine
Know Your Limits
BALANCE
Avoid the urge...
To cram The night
beforeJust prior to an exam
Take frequent breaks and stretches
Resources
Text Website
companion Flash cards Tape recorder Question-answer
format Practice tests
Active Studying
ACTIVE STUDYING Exams are geared
toward application and analysisNot Recall or
memorization Pretend you
understand, then try to explain it to someone else.
Reading assignments...
Use different resources
Read actively
Annotate textbook
Write down questions
Add to notes
If topics continue to be unclear
Write down questions
Ask professor
FOR TUES.Respiration vs. ventilation
SQR4 SURVEY
SCAN QUESTION READ Write
Annotate your textTake notes
RECITE REVIEW
Apply Previously Learned Competencies
Maximize: Not Memorize!
ANALYZE
SYNTHESIZE
EVALUATEEVALUATERECOMMENDRECOMMENDMODIFYMODIFY
Auditory Learners
Tape class Ask permission
Review tapes Question and
answer format
Improve Your Memory Make lists Write it down Draw pictures Say it out loud Explain it to
someone else
Practice Tests
Study in Q&A format
Write out answers Answer out loud Study with
someone else You can learn from
tests
Solitary Vs. Social Learner
Form Study Groups Prepare Be productive Limit distractions Let all
participate
FOR TUES.Atelectasis or pneumonia?
There is no such thing as over-studying
It’s how you do it that counts!
Quality, not just quantity
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