Yuphavady Vichathep
Carolyn Hopper
Developmental Study Skills
December 7, 1998
Things That Should Be Learned In Developmental Study Skills
There are many things that I have learned in Developmental Study Skills class. Here are the three things that helped me the most. The first this is Time Management. This helps me to do my schoolwork in less time and make use of time that was previously wasted. In Time Management, one should keep his or her own schedule book. In it, write down everything that must be done every hour each day. To accomplish this task, follow everything that is written down. By doing this, it helps save time to do other tasks. To combat times being wasted, make flash cards of what is learned in class. Keep them in your pocket to use when waiting for your next class.
The second thing that helped me is learning how take notes. It helps me to learn the topics discussed in class better and saves me time writing. This type of note taking is called "The Label in the Margin System." Your notes will be more useful if it is set up in the following directions. First, the left margin should be about two and a half inches wide. Second, take notes on the wide right hand side. Write notes telegraphically which is write only the few words that help you remember what is said in class. Third, use the left margin of the paper to write questions of each section of notes taken. Then use the bottom of the page to summarize the main ideas of the notes.
The third thing that helped me is learning how to take tests. These test-taking strategies helped improve my test grades. To accomplish this technique, first, preview the test before answering any questions. Then read the directions carefully and do what it says unless your instructor says otherwise. Next, answer the easiest question first and skip the harder questions. Go back to them later. If the question is unclear, ask your instructor. Last, answer all questions unless you are penalized for wrong answers. Circle key words in difficult questions and express it in you own words. Be sure to use all of the time allotted for every test!
These are some of the things that I learned in Developmental Study Skills. It helped me to improve my study skills in college. These are also some things that may be helpful to new freshman
Kenneth Lee Kornegay
12-07-98
DSS - 9:00
Essay
NOTE TAKING STRATEGIES
Before you begin your classes, I suggest that you study these methods of note taking. They will help you begin studies at school so you will do well on your tests and it will be easier to study by. There are three methods for taking notes. There is label-in-the-margin system for lectures, label-in-the margin system for textbook reading and taking notes by mapping.
There is a three-stage process in taking lecture notes. First is input, which is to record information. That is to write down important information in your own words. The second stage of lecture notes is the process. That is to label or write test questions down that you think would be on the test. Recite or say aloud information in your own words. And to reflect or to relate information for yourself. The third stage process is to activate. This means to review or go over notes after class, during the week, and before a test. And to summarize or write down what it is about in your own words.
There is also a three-stage process for taking notes in textbook reading. The first stage is input. First you survey or read bold print and headings. Then focus or pay attention to main points. Next you read paragraph by paragraph. The second stage is to process in textbook not taking. This is to label or write test questions down that you think would be on the test. Recite or say aloud information to yourself. The third stage process in lecture is to activate. This means to review or go over notes after class, during the week and before the test. And to summarize or write what it is about in your own words.
There is also a three-stage process for taking notes in textbook reading. The first stage is input. First you survey or read bold print and headings. Then focus or pay attention to main points. Next you read paragraph by paragraph. The second stage is to process in textbook notetaking. That is to label or write test questions down that you think would be on the test and would underline to answers. Recite or say aloud information in your own words. And to reflect or to relate information to yourself. The third stage process in lecture is to activate. This means to review or go over notes after class, during the week, and before a test. And to summarize or write what it is about into your own words.
The last note taking method is mapping. This method is simply a visual representation of important information selected from the text. First you find the main idea of the text. In the center of the page draw a picture outline of the main point; draw the details to support it. Make several pictures around the main point and draw a line to the main point. This shows that the outer pictures support the main point. This work is for the right brain people that do things at random and want things concrete.
I feel all students should learn food ways to take notes. Using the label-in the margin system for notes, label-in the margin for textbook, and mapping methods help me and could help you.