SPR- Studieteknik/ SPR - Study technique
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A Beginner’s Guide
Establishing good study habits is essential for achieving success. You’ll likely quickly realize your high school study routine won’t be enough for your new classes. High school classes are often small, there are daily assignments, teachers remind students of due dates, and grades are based on a variety of factors such as attendance, homework, quizzes, and multiple tests during the grading period. In contrast, university classes are sometimes large, there are few daily assignments, the class syllabus may be the only reminder of due dates, and course grades may be based largely on one major paper and a final exam.
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As a student, you have to balance academics, social events, extracurricular activities and maybe even a part-time job. Learning to manage your time can help you deal with the new freedoms (and challenges). At the start of each semester, add all exam dates and assignment deadlines from your syllabi to a calendar. Utilize your calendar daily and add other significant dates that will impact your study time.
Using your calendar and daily schedule, block out time each day to study, review class material or complete assignments. Distributed practice, studying for short periods of time over a few days or weeks, is a proven study strategy. Attempt to do something for each class every day. You’ll learn the material deeper and help fight procrastination.
Take control
If you are in control of your calendar, you will be able to complete your assignments and stay on top of your coursework. The following are steps to getting control of your calendar:
1) On the same day each week, plan out your schedule for the week.
2) Go through each class and write down what you’d like to get completed for each class that week.
3) Look at your calendar and determine how many hours you have, to complete your work.
4) Determine whether your list can be completed in the amount of time that you have available. (You may
want to put the amount of time expected to complete each assignment.) Make adjustments as needed.5) Write into your calendar when you plan to get assignments completed.
6) Before going to bed each night, make your plan for the next day.
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Everyone has a preferred study environment; it’s just about taking the time to find yours. Search around campus or locations nearby to find where you will be the least distracted and most productive.
If you need silence while studying, the quiet floor of the library might work best for you.
If you prefer a little noise, a local coffee shop could be your spot.
Use a timer or an app (like "Forest") to avoid distractions and help you concentrateLibrary study zones (lnu.se)
The University Library offers a flexible study environment with several areas to study and different activity zones to help you find the study environment that is right for you. The activity zones are planned and furnished to suit different types of studies:
- Blue Zone: is designed for silent individual study. No talking or noise in this area.
- Green Zone: is designed for quiet conversation and collaboration in groups.
- Red Zone: is designed for group work and collaboration. Interaction and meetings can take place here.
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This seems obvious, but when professors don't take attendance, the temptation to skip class can be overwhelming. Showing up for class helps you understand the material and, more importantly, helps you understand what the professor considers most important. When it comes time to take the test, you'll be glad you were in class ready to take notes.
Taking good notes is key for successful studying—after all, you need to have strong, clear material to review! The goal is to take great notes during class, but this is often easier said than done. Try bulleting key points of the lecture, avoiding too much extraneous information. Consider re-writing or typing your notes after class to find any gaps in material. Fill in with textbook information or meet with your professor to clear up any questions you have.
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Get to know other students in your classes; if you miss a class, it will be easier to ask around for lecture notes. If you find yourself needing extra help with a class, meet with your professor / an available tutor. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Although you may prefer to study independently, studying with other students from your classes can be greatly beneficial. You can combine notes and then create study guides together. Your classmates can help you understand a topic that you struggle with or view a concept from a different perspective. Overall, a study group helps set a scheduled study time and holds you accountable for material covered during that time. -
Many students rely on passive review, or simply re-reading notes as a study strategy. Try to think of reading your notes as pre-studying. Then, choose a combination of active study techniques, such as:
Create and use flashcards
Create a concept map of the material
Develop symbols to represent concepts
Explain big ideas to a classmate
Example
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Physical and mental health is a key part. Diet, sleep, and stress level can have a significant impact on your academic performance. Avoid cramming material or pulling an all-nighter before an exam. This will only add stress to test day. Take hard-earned breaks during long study sessions or even take whole days off from school work, if your schedule allows. Additionally, be sure to get enough sleep each night.
Life is about balance. If you spend too much time studying, you'll burn out—or drop out. Go to a game, visit the gym, or join a student organization. These activities are also part of the university experience.
You can see here all the activities that are being offered by LNU.