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Components of a good study plan

What I did last time I studied:

Describe your previous study habits and rank them 1 (minimally effective) to 3 (very effective).

What I plan to do next time I study:

Describe the strategies you plan to implement and rank them 1 (minimally effective) to 3 (very effective).

1. Clear goals and incentives.

(I have written clear goals that align with the course syllabus and course materials. I have also identified incentives for accomplishing each goal.)

Score(1-3):

Score(1-3):

2. Setting – food, location, background noise, group.

(I have identified a setting that is free of distractions and has all of the resources I will need, including tutors, internet access, peers, etc.)

Score(1-3):

Score(1-3):

3. Ways of organizing material.

(I have chosen new ways to organize the information that make sense to me and help me to better understand the connections between topics and better evaluate my own understanding of the material).

Score(1-3):

Score(1-3):

4. Ways of applying material.

(I have chosen at least two different ways to apply each concept I learn. The methods I have chosen align with the ways I will be tested and help me to evaluate my own understanding of the material.)

Score(1-3):

Score(1-3):

5. Self-assessment.

(I have developed a method for self-assessment that aligns with the course objectives and the ways I will be tested on this material.)

Score(1-3):

Score(1-3):

6. Pacing

(I pace my studying to make sure I don’t face cognitive overload. I break material and time into manageable chunks and plan my studying over several days so I have time for preparing, practicing, and reviewing materials.)

Score(1-3):

Score(1-3):

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What are you doing very well?

What needs to be improved?