- •Study Strategies
- ••Are you having difficulty writing assignments?
- •Workshops
- •Consultations
- •How to book an appointment
- •Library Extension
- •Overview
- •The Bond grading system
- •The Bond grading system
- •What is a high distinction
- •What is a high distinction
- •Grade conversion
- •Revision and study
- •When will you be busy?
- •Time management
- •Time management
- •Forgetting
- •Spaced revision is better than mass saturation!
- •Active learning
- •Active learning
- •Active learning
- •Active learning suggestions
- •Academic writing & research
- •When to reference:
- •Common reasons for loss of marks
- •Common reasons for loss of marks
- •Effective research
- •Research tips
- •Preparing for exams
- •Preparing for exams
- •Exam techniques – dealing with stress
- •Week 13
- •Exam techniques – time management
- •Summary
- •Good luck with your studies!
- •References
Summary
•Manage your time
•Quality not quantity
•Keep your revision active
•Space your revision
•Make sure you answer the question
•Plan your essays
•Don’t stress over exams
•Come and see us in Student Learning Support
Good luck with your studies!
References
•Benjamin, L. T., Cavell, T. A., & Shallenberger, W. R. (1984). Staying with the initial answers on objective tests: Is it a myth? Teaching of Psychology, 11, 133-141
•Johns, M. W., Dudley, H. A. F., & Masterton, J. P. (1976). The sleep habits, personality and academic performance of medical students. Medical Education, 10, 158-162
•Medeiros, A. L. D., Mendes, D. B. F., Lima, P. F., & Araujo, J. F. (2001). The relationships between sleep-wake cycle and academic performance in medical students. Biological Rhythm Research, 32 (2), 263-270
•Trockel, M.T., Barnes, M. D., & Egget, D. L. (2000). Health-related variables and academic performance among first-year college students: implications for sleep and other behaviors. Journal American College Health, 49 (3), 125-131.
