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While there is not one study method that works best for every student, there are some general methods that seem to work well for most students. 

Effective Studying

• have one place to study, which is not used for anything else.  Make sure it is well lit and not too comfortable
• maintain a clean desk and have a straight-back chair
• schedule time to study and write it in your planner, be sure to allow at least 2 hours of outside study for every hour in class
• try to do assignments as soon as possible while the material is fresh in your mind
• get to know your classmates to form a study group and to share notes when someone is absent
• visit your instructor during office hours or make arrangements
• go to Study Central, located in the Cafeteria for help
• set up your study time in your planner just as if it is an appointment

• be prepared with adequate sleep (before coming to class, bobbing heads are usually called on)
• note taking is vital in my classes, a 3 ring binder with paper is more desirable than a notebook since I give handout materials
• write the date of the notes, don't try to write every detail but instead main points
• review your notes and fill in gaps after class (not right before the test)