How to study in college / Walter Pauk, Ross J.Q. Owens. [print]

To the instructor of the Ninth Edition To the student -- part 1. Building a foundation -- 1. Knowing what you're aiming for Marching to your own rhythm Resisting the tug of the crowd Harnessing the power of "imaging" Pursuing quality instead of quantity Changing the meaning of GPA Defining a goal Devising a plan Taking action Final words Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system -- 2. Using time and space effectively Reclaiming lost time Finding "hidden" time Changing your time habits Sticking to a schedule Dividing your time into blocks Thinking in terms of tasks Getting your priorities straight Staying organized Devising a system Keeping things flexible Minimizing clutter Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system.

3. Staying focused Eliminating distractions Reducing external distractions Discouraging internal distractions Minimizing multitasking Cultivating concentration Making lists Taking breaks Maintaining a balance Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system -- 4. Managing stress Eliminating avoidable stress Discouraging procrastination Sidestepping common stressors -- part 2. Gaining information Improving your attitude Learning to relax Improving your self-esteem Taking control of your life Following a healthy routine Developing good eating habits Improving your sleep Getting some exercise Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system -- 5. Improving your reading Learning the limitations of speed Watching your eye movements Hearing your silent speech Keeping comprehension in mind Developing ways to pick up the PennsylvaniaCE P : increasing your preparation A : determining your altitude C : reading in clusters E : drawing on experience Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system.

6. Strengthening your vocabulary Harnessing the power of interest Choosing the right tools Learning from a dictionary Preserving your words on index cards Exploring your personal frontier Understanding how words are learned Recognizing frontier words Applying the frontier system Treating words like chemical compounds Learning roots and prefixes Using the fourteen master words Appreciating the value of history Finding books that tell the stories of words Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system -- 7. Zeroing in on information that's valuable Engaging your mind with questions Figuring out whether information is relevant Doing a bull's-eye search Doing a ballpark search Deciding whether information is important Answering the author's questions Answering your own questions Determining whether information is reliable Avoiding the echo chamber Watching out for confirmation bias REcognizing logical fallacies Following a set of guidelines for analysis Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system.

8. Learning through multiple channels Dealing with the dominant channels Coping with difficult texts Understanding visuals Changing the channel Converting words into pictures Working in groups Gaining hands-on practice Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system -- part 3. Retaining information -- 9. Defending your memory Making an effort to remember Avoiding pseudo-forgetting Finding a reason to remember Setting the size and shape of your memories Limiting what you choose to learn Arriving at meaningful patterns Strengthening memories Connecting new memories to old Using recitation to rehearse Allowing memories time to jell Studying in short periods Coming to terms with plateaus Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system.

10. Take effective notes Preparing to take notes Preparing for readings Preparing for lectures Starting with the Cornell system Taking separate notes Marking your textbook Annotating electronic text Gathering information Being inquisitive Following the signs Recording efficiently Dealing with special cases Tying things together Finishing readings Leaving lectures Summing up Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system -- 11. Mastering your notes Reviewing to cement understanding Targeting key ideas with the Q system Seeing the big picture with summaries Reciting to strengthen memories Reciting out loud Reciting by writing Reflecting to add wisdom Making the case for reflection Using techniques to help you reflect Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system.

part 4. Explaining information -- 12. Performing well on tests and quizzes Managing test anxiety Preparing yourself academically Preparing yourself psychologically Knowing what each question requires Understanding objective questions Learning the basics of writing an essay Working systematically Reading before you answer Mapping out your time Using markings and jottings Learning from experience Analyzing your answers Plotting a course correction Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system.

13. Getting the most out of discussions Doing your homework Preparing based on specific readings Preparing based on specific questions Knowing the ground rules Learning what the instructor expects Adapting to the discussion environment Participating actively Ab1s : Maintaining a positive attitude Ab2s : Striving to pay attention Ab3s : Cultivating a capacity for adjustment AIMing to make points effectively Making your points accurate Making your points interactive Making your points memorable Following up promptly Reviewing in-class discussions Reviewing online discussions Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system.

14. Writing a research paper Deciding what to investigate Choosing a subject Narrowing your topic Finding a focus Gathering information Knowing where to look Assembling a working bibliography Taking notes Devising a framework Deciding on a basic premise Clustering your notes Plotting an organizational pattern Writing the paper Racing through the first draft Revising and editing your paper Add the missing elements Printing the final copy Final words Seven valuable tidbits about time Have you missed something? It's your Q Words in context The word history system Appendix Index.

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