If you’re having trouble concentrating on your studies this can really ruin a revision session. Feeling upset about something someone said to you, daydreaming about a night out or just feeling bored can mean that you fail to get the most from your studies. You can sit dutifully at your desk for an hour, but if you’re not making any progress on compiling your revision sheets, then you’re wasting your time. You need some tips to help you focus and maximise the productivity of your study period.
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revision, study skills, writing
As you move away from school and into a university environment, the way you study and your essay writing changes. You are now seen as an adult, and it’s up to you to make sure that you succeed in your studies. To effectively study, make sure you can deal with these points:-
Solitude – During the course of your university career, you will have to spend a lot of time on your own studying. Some people love studying alone, but for others you may feel a complete lack of motivation. Work out how you feel about solitary writing time and how you can best deal with it.
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academic writing, essay writing, study skills
It’s the time of year when students turn their attention to revision. But how can you produce effective revision sheets?
Making revision notes seems to be something that causes many students concern. There’s no big mystery as to what should go into your notes. Also, there is no right way to make revision notes. Your revision note methods will depend on the subject matter and what you prefer.
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study skills
Reading a novel or magazine is one thing, but when you read as a student you put a whole range of different skills into use. Before you begin to write your essays, you need to read widely and critically. This becomes more important when you approach your masters dissertation and higher levels of study. Here are some points to keep in mind as you approach academic reading.
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study skills, Writing Tips
Facebook has a reputation for being the ultimate time waster for students. Rather than spend time essay writing, students find it more pleasurable to while away the time poking friends and updating their status. A 2009 study by Ohio State University found that students who used Facebook on a daily basis might spend as little as a single hour a week on their studies. The study found that 65% of Facebook members used the website every day, spending anything from a few minutes up to several hours on the site.
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