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Effective Study SkillsCaroline ForsythStudent Learning Development,Trinity College Dublinhttp://student-learning.tcd.ieRef: Dr Mark Mathews
Objectives of Workshop Learn active, deep processing strategies Explore the different purposes for study tasks Learn about active reading and note makingstrategies Practise using learning strategies
SchoolvsCollege
SchoolCollegeYou can’t cover everythingPlan in advance – have a strategy
I’m just going to the library for 4 hours .(I’ll work out what I’ll study when I get there)What’s the problemwith this statement?
SchoolCollegeDependent on teacherHomeworkUp to you to make college:-interesting- active
Active studying means1. Working with the material to try to buildunderstanding2. Find a way process the information in adeep and meaningful way
How?Have a framework– Think about the purpose of the study task– Consider the best way to approach it– Reflect and reviewPSR– Purpose – why?– Strategy – how?– Review – check!
Active LearningHands-on LearningEngage in SeminarsSet up a Study GroupGet to Know StaffSee your subject everywhereActive Note-taking
Discussion (5 mins)1. How do you study (reading/notes) ?2. How do you read?3. How do you take notes?
ReadingReading List
Good Reading is like Interrogation
Get reading – actively!Purpose Strategies to suit:– Scanning– SQ3R– Note making Review
Ebbinghaus Forgetting CurveSchedule Time for Reviews
Get Thinking - Reading1.2.3.4.Asking questionsWhat is the point of view of author?Evaluate evidenceForming opinions
Being Selective Ask lectures/tutors what is mostrelevant Be alert for hints and clues Ask fellow students Ask students in years ahead Share reading Preview or skim before in-depthreading
Taking Notes
Ok, I’m finding it hard toconcentrate, I’ll make agood effort to makeprecise notes.“I feel like I’m being taken advantageof – doing work not related to my PhD”
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Types of Notes1.2.3.4.Prose or summaryOutline or skeletonMind or concept mapsCornell or 2 ColumnHow do you take notes?
Summary
Outline
Concept Maps
Mind Maps
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Taking NotesWriteWrite brief notes here asKeywordshereyou are reading a bookOR during a lectureWrite a short summary of the page here
Taking NotesTypes of MatterSolids1. Solids-have a definite shape-have a defiinte volumeLiquids2. Liquids-Do not have a shape- Have a volume?Write a short summary of the page here
More informationCottrell, S. (2003). The study skills handbook,2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.Fairburn, G.J. & Fairburn, S.A. (2001).Reading at university: a guide for students.Maidenhead: Open University Press.
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Thank you for your timeAny Questions?
Explore the different purposes for study tasks Learn about active reading and note making strategies Practise using learning strategies . . The study skills handbook, 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Fairburn, G.J. & Fairburn, S.A. (2001). Reading at university: a guide for students. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
