Psychology in ActionPsychology in Action
Study Skills Methods Time Management
Mastering Course Content Reading Lectures
Tests and Papers Studying Writing Papers
Study Skills Methods Time Management
Mastering Course Content Reading Lectures
Tests and Papers Studying Writing Papers
Study SkillsStudy Skills
• Do you know your learning style?– Verbal– Visual– Auditory– Action
• Good!– Let’s focus on
study methods
Time ManagementTime Management
• “It’s not in the budget.”
• Defeat Procrastination– Map LT goals
– Calendar
– Plan Daily
– Sleep
– Eat an Elephant
– Reward
– Don’t Stress!• Too much
• Can you multitask?
Reading TextbooksReading Textbooks
• You HAVE TO READ the textbook• Two Common Mistakes– Don’t read before lecture– Reading a novel
• Textbooks are steak, not meatloaf
• How to chew the material– SQ3R– SQ4R– 3R = Most Important
Studying for ExamsStudying for Exams
• Timing is Everything – “chew”– Easier if you read and
took notes
• Type of Test/ Material– Multiple Choice
• Factual – rote rehearsal • Applied – intermediate
level• Conceptual – analysis
Studying for Exam (continued)Studying for Exam (continued)
– Free Response Questions (FRQs)• Use learning style
study methods to prepare
• Steps– Identify – term or
concept
– Define - always
– Apply – answer the question
Tips to PrepareTips to Prepare
• SQ3R• Concept Maps• www.mypsychlab.com
– Practice quizzes
– Multimedia
• Physical Needs– Sleep
– Relax & Unwind
– Eat Breakfast (Protein)
• “Wise Time”
Writing PapersWriting Papers
• Choose a Topic
• Do the research
• Take Notes – Reference
• Decide on the Thesis– Central Message of Paper
• Persuasive
• Informative
Writing Papers (continued)Writing Papers (continued)
• Develop an Outline – “Road Map” from Notes– Intro, Body, &
Conclusion
• Write First Draft – Use Citations
• Let it Sit – Requires Planning
• Write the Revised Draft – “Finalize”