Professors in the developing countries should attempt to “equip graduates with high level of analytical skills, the capacity for critical reasoning, self-reflection and conceptual grasp and ability to learn autonomously and exercise flexibility of mind” (Simmons 2003). Study habits are actually improving because of the advent and wide use of the Internet, hypertext, and multimedia resources (Liu, 2005). Karim and Hassan (2006) also note the exponential growth digital information, which changes the way students perceive study are reading and in how printed materials are used to facilitate study. Liu (2005) and Ramirez (2003) report that students print material from the Internet in order to study and read later on. Igun (2005) also found that Nigerians study from materials downloaded from the …show more content…
Data Gathering E. Scoring Method
F. Statistical Instruments Use Questionnaire: You Are: Male Female What year are you in college? 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year Don’t know How would you describe your grades on average? A AB BC D Don’t know How far in advance do you start studying for finals? One month Two weeks One week Days before The night before What time of day do you do the most studying? Morning (6 a.m. to noon) Afternoon (noon to 6 p.m.) Evening (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Night (9 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
Late night (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) On average, how many hours do you study for finals? 20-24 hours 15-19 hours 10-14 hours 5-9 hours 1-4 hours What is your favorite way to study? Repeating points out loud Writing index/flash cards, then using them Writing outlines Highlighting text Studying in a group Going to review sessions Other, please describe: Where is your favorite place to study? Dorm room Bedroom Dorm common room/lounge Library Coffee shop Outdoors Parents’ home Campus pub/bar Student union Other, please describe: Do you do any of the following while studying? Drink caffeinated drinks? Yes No If yes, then why? Relieves stress and tension Increases focus and concentration Combats boredom Chew gum? Yes No If yes, then why? Relieves stress and