Study Success

problem solving

define and describe concepts, ideas and theories without evaluating them

transferring knowledge and understanding to new concepts

suggesting and evaluating solutions to problems

critical analysis and awareness

evaluate the reliability of sources of information

explore implications and consequences

identify assumptions and evaluate them

evaluate ideas, concepts and theories

distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information

compare and contrast ideas, concepts and theories

make connections between ideas and concepts in different disciplines

sleep

exercise

20 minutes a day

healthy eating

fruit and vegetables

being responsible for your own learning

motivation

when and where you study

monitoring your own learning

reflection

identify weaknesses in learning
-not knowing how to use computers or the library

organizing effective learning

how to study

mastering specific skills

reliable sources

relevant sources

being an active participant in tutorials and lectures

asking questions

participating in practical laboratory sessions and workshops

making presentations then engaging the class in a discussion on the topic

the currency test

is the information current

the objectivity test

does the information information have a scholary purpose, e.g. not an advertising purpose

the transparency test

reliable information is gathered from sources that are available to the public (statistics, questionnaires, surveys etc.

the audience test

is the information written for and an academic or professional audience

the authority test

information must come from an authoritive source e.g. peer review journals

effective reading

the 4-S system

searching

getting a general idea of the book from the title, back cover, abstract and table of contents

skimming

identifying the main point using the introduction, conclusion, hypothesis and topic sentences

selecting

choosing parts of the text to read in depth

studying

reading the selected text carefully and efficiently using the skills mentioned above.

reading with a purpose

in depth reading

5 D's

define

desire

dedication

determination

discipline

active listening

preparing for a lesson

plan where you sit during lectures