How to take on college studying

Part 3

Do the reading

You need to do more than just read the chapters you are assigned –

You’re expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

·      Don’t skim. Read all the materials carefully.

·      Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest – chapters, subsections or even paragraphs.

·      Look up any word you don’t understand.

·      Pause to think whether you understand the material; ask questions in class about anything that is unclear.

·      Take notes instead of highlighting – this makes you think through and rephrase the key points.

·      Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

Choose the right.