How to Take on College Studying

Part 3

Do the Reading

You need to do more than just read the chapters you are assigned- you’re expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

·        Don’t skim. Read all the material carefully.

·        Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest- chapters, subsections or even paragraphs.

·        Look up any word that you don’t understand.

·        Pause to think about whether you understand the material; ask questions in class about anything that is unclear.

·        Take notes instead of highlighting- this makes you think through and rephrase the key points.

·        Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

Choose the right!!!