Steps to Studying

Studying at its finest

Amber Bingisser

English 106

American Intercontinental University Online

8/18/11

ABSTRACT

Studying for a test can be very simple. If you find a quiet place to work and make sure that you have all the required text that is needed to complete the exam, you will do good on your test. Preparing yourself using flashcards and creating your own exam at home will also help you study. Writing down notes on paper can also help, because you remember things better when you write them down.

Studying at its finest

Working towards a degree or diploma can be somewhat intimidating, especially when you have tests to complete. Completing the required homework can help prepare you for tests although studying the text is also a good idea. The steps to studying are actually very simple. If you just give yourself the time needed you can ace any test you take. Following a few simple instructions, you can remember everything you need to know for any test.

First, you need to get together all of the coursework that you are will be on your exam. This includes textbooks, any worksheets or handouts from the teacher, and any notes that you have taken yourself. The second step is to find a quiet place with no distractions such as a library or a room in your house. If studying with noise is easier for you, than you can turn on the radio or television on a low setting. Sometimes, working with a study buddy is easier so you could also do that.

As you read the pages of your book or study guide, write down any important information. This third step will help you remember the information better because you are writing down the facts from the paper instead of just reading them. Also, it’s easier to look back onto your own notes than trying to find the quotes or facts that you read in the book.

The fourth step would be to create questions using the text and notes to test yourself on the subject matter that will be on the exam. Write down a list of questions you...