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COLLEEGGEESSUUCCECSESTSIPTSIPS Study Skills Start off the school year with a study routine that you can use throughout the year. Here are some ideas that you may want to incorporate: • Choose a study place with no distractions. Close the door and hang a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign if needed. A quiet, well-lit environment is best. • Be sure to have all the materials needed in your study place before you get started. Have a supply of pens, pencils, erasers, calculators, paper, etc. available. • Ask questions. If you do not understand an assignment, be sure to know who you can go to if you have questions. Some teachers are available via email or phone. • Apply study strategies, including the use of note cards, flashcards, color-coding, and study guides. • Organize ideas in an outline to help you prepare for tests. • Use an encyclopedia and the internet to research new topics. Create a bibliography to keep track of the sources of your information • Use all resources available in your textbook to complete homework assignments, such as the Table of Contents, Index, and Glossary of Terms. • Use a study guide if your teacher provides one for you, or make your own. • Start preparing early. Do not wait until the last minute! • Review what you have done in class each day. Good Note-Taking Habits Include: • Actively listening to your teacher’s lecture and jotting down the main ideas in an orderly, easy-to-read outline. • Writing down in the margins of your notebook any subject-relevant questions, areas of confusion, or interesting connections that pop into your head. • Use the best tool for you, whether it’s handwriting or typing on a digital device. • Use abbreviations and write/type phrases instead of complete sentences. Good study skills are vital for academic success and can lead to better grades and improved retention. 172