<p>In your opinion whats the most effective way to study?</p>
<p>Also how to you read a book? Do you annotate to the side, Highlight key terms, outline, or all the the above?</p>
<p>While, I'm reading I do flash cards then I study with the flash cards. After I study with the flash cards I read the whole book again. This works out very well for me!</p>
<p>i annotate in the book. i like to make notes all over the margins and i usually end up with an extensive analysis on the insides of the cover. makes it easier to write essays. </p>
<p>i don't study. bad i know.</p>
<p>I highlight books and then a few days later make brief outlines of the chapter. Start studying for tests a few days before hand, so that the night before the test is more of a review session than a cram session. Also, if you are bored and not doing anything, just flip through your notes. You never know what you will retain.</p>
<p>Do NOT study with tv or music on. and study in the same place everytime. I like to study on my bed b/c i can lay all of my stuff out, but alot of people prefer the library. Dont be afraid to take breaks especially if you are feeling overwhelmed or like you arent retaining anything, but dont take more than a 15 minute break unless you are going to the dining hall to eat.</p>
<p>when i read a book, i read a book. i don't do outlines or highlight or anything.. i just read it.</p>
<p>i also can't study with music OFF.</p>
<p>Flash Cards!</p>
<p>wow, i usually don't :(</p>
<p>outlines work really well for some reason, especially if they're handwritten</p>
<p>Writing things over in your own words helps make sure you actually understand the concept.
This means re-writing lecture notes also. Also try making summaries and questions sheets that you can ask your TAs about.
Staying organized (my biggest problem) also helps that way you know where to find all your notes.
Studying everyday (and the right way) helps when getting an A and also less pressure when time comes for a test. Simply adding an extra 30 minutes of study after your homework will help greatly when exams time comes around.</p>
<p>I found that in my science classes, I take my own notes while I read and highlight. Then in class I take notes during the lecture. Make sure to do any reviews that are given and use online resources from the books!</p>
<p>Taxguy did a very good post about this topic. <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=208888&page=3%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=208888&page=3</a></p>
<p>I like to hi-lite with 4 different colors. On the 7th page of that topic I explained my method of hi-liteing.</p>
<p>Frankly, I've found that some effort at outlining and listing main points help me.</p>
<p>There is a book I recommend all college students own before starting. It's called What Smart Students Know by Adam Robinson, written by one of the founders of the test prep service Princeton Review. I have never seen a better explanation of the steps you need to follow to really <em>learn</em> the material, and if you've learned it well you will have no trouble with grades.</p>
<p>mikemac what exactly is his method? I might buy the book but I need a little more to chew on before I spit</p>
<p>^I just ordered it from my library :) gotta cut back on costs, man.</p>
<p>PRiSM92289, go to amazon.com You can search inside the book, see the table of contents, back cover, etc.</p>
<p>The "technique" is not something you can summarize in a sentence or paragraph. The author presents a logical approach to studying different subjects, for taking notes, preparing for tests, etc.</p>
<p>yah I just ordered it after reading the reviews</p>
<p>i ordered it because i've never studied seriously in my life.</p>
<p>I am planning on taking notes with my laptop because I type much more quickly (and neater) than I write. Has anyone come into problems with this method?</p>
<p>Also, can you sell your books if you write in them? I am buying used books - will they be all marked up?</p>
<p>Another question: I have read a lot about studying for midterms and finals. If you study regularly for your classes and keep up with the syllabus, shouldn't you be adequately prepared for the tests? I was under the impression that the people who have to study intensely for exams are the ones who don't go to class or study regularly.</p>
<p>^ That's a very great point!!</p>
<p>You're right if you study everyday then you shouldn't have to worry about studying alot during midterms!!</p>