G AVILAN C OLLEGE Writing Center Effective Study Skills Take responsibility. Know how to budget your...
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GAVILAN COLLEGE Writing Center Effective Study Skills • Take responsibility. • Know how to budget your time. • Learn why it’s important to study everyday. • Commit to adopting the habits of a successful student. The Writing Center will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this event. If you require an accommodation, contact Sara Sanchez at (408)848-4811. Please include the requested accommodation along with your contact information.
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GAVILAN COLLEGE
Writing Center
Effective Study Skills• Take responsibility.• Know how to budget your time.• Learn why it’s important to study everyday.• Commit to adopting the habits of a
successful student.
The Writing Center will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this event. If you require an accommodation, contact Sara Sanchez at (408)848-4811. Please include the requested accommodation along with your contact information.
EnvironmentKnow what works for you.• Place• Time• Nutrition• Tools• Taking a break
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Prioritize your Time
• Set aside time to study▫ For every hour you spend in
class, allow 2-3 hours outside of class to study.
▫ If you’re taking 12 credits, you should set aside 24-36 hours per week for study time.
• Study one thing at a time• Manage blocks of time• Plan your study sessions
accordingly▫ Review your syllabi▫ Check your calendar▫ Be award of time available
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Study Options• Read/re-read textbook• Review, annotate, and organize
notes and handouts• Use study aids & tools
▫ Flash cards▫ Post-its▫ Highlighters▫ Cornell notes▫ Study buddy
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