Study skills

Have you ever gotten a packet of homework to do in one night? Well, based on research, I do not think homework is helpful in school. Homework can help kids create study habits and help with standardized test sometimes, but other than that homework really doesn’t do anything. In fact, some homework is actually harmful to a students learning experience. Homework should be banned because it can stress kids out, confuse the child on a subject, and can cause riots by parents. First of all, homework…

does differently. In my past I have found that I work best with diagrams and pictures for studying since I am a very visual learner. I have also used list and steps or rewriting my notes to help me study. In classes like anatomy and microbiology; diagrams, pictures, and videos have always helped me study processes or steps. Science classes happen to be most of my classes since I am a nursing major so I am using diagrams a lot. When I am taking my notes, highlighting key terms is helpful and also…

The beginning of my first semester at the University of Akron, has been a complete roller coaster. I have made friends, lost friends, dropped classes and of course, slept through classes. Being five hours away from my home in South Bend, Indiana has affected me more than I thought it would. I came into college thinking that I would make a ton of friends, get excellent grades and maybe even go to a few parties. I did not think that I would be close to almost dropping out of college as a whole.…

Autobiographical Narrative: A’s and B’s Have you ever procrastinated to study for a test or an exam? Studying for a test is not easy and it takes a lot of time to understand the full concept of the lesson. Studying is a good opportunity for students to develop time management skills. While you have six or seven classes, you tend to receive homework for three or four classes. How do you manage to finish on time so you get to bed early? Often times, students will receive unwanted scores due to…

This past semester I have been taking a cognitive psychology class with Dr. Dietrich. Throughout the class we talked a lot about memory and how to improve memory. I took the knowledge that I learned in the class and helped Josh improve his study skills. Although I am not a professional and my ways of improving memory have not been guaranteed to work, I have strong background and reasoning to why it should benefit Josh. This paper will discuss some of the things that I suggested to help Josh and…

How I Learn and Study Cover Letter The topic “How I Learn and Study” was the topic that Ms. Purvis gave to us and my thesis was built around the topic. My research was my life experience; Learning Styles quiz results, and things that I have tried. The most challenging part of this essay is making sure that I have answered all the questions and have my paper properly written. I am worried that I have not done what is expected. The easiest part was writing my thoughts. I wrote the paper by myself…

The way I study I get lazy and slack on my homework assignments. I have not gone to any office hours for any of classes, simply because I do not have time. After school I go to work and I work six days a week. For studying I have done flashcards and have read over…

knowledge and find more fun in study. About the interaction between my professors and I, I solved it by trying to communicate with them after class. I would ask them their emails so I can contact them and ask whatever I do not understand. I try to learn, keep looking for additional external policy to deeper understands the lesson. I will study group and everyone will also get involved with the right to speak their opinions and help each other learn as well. I really want to study in PCC…

and even showing up to class. My overall goal this semester is to correct my study habits and maintain good grades but in order to do so a college student like myself should form a good study habit or schedule, attend classes no matter what and turn in homework on time. With hard work, discipline and focusing on…

the study skills to succeed in the classroom and in life. This is not my first attempt at a degree. I encountered many setbacks and difficulties in this endeavor. My biggest obstacle in successful course completion was attending class. This was a huge mistake and waste of time and resources. The reasoning on why I didn’t attend class stems to immaturity. This was the first time on my own and I have matured greatly since then. Since joining the Air Force I have gained valuable life skills that…