| Studying at college or university often requires a
gear shift in terms of the level of organisation and self-motivation you bring to your
learning. Studying efficiently ought to be focused and challenging but it doesn't have to
mean working very long hours. Principally, it requires a positive attitude, knowing what
works best for you and organising your time, priorities and resources effectively.
There are many different sources of advice about the best way to study any subject,
including books and websites. (For example, click here to
see a useful book and sample chapter in the Palgrave Macmillan online catalogue)
Some websites are devoted to specific sociological study skills, such as the one below
which offers tips on how to read textbooks, on how to take tests, and on how to improve
your performance:
www.svcn.mb.ca/skills/as01/Socrm.html
While this site recommends the SQ3R method for approaching texts, we find that different
students have their own ways of taking notes. Some, for example, might prefer the Cornell
system at: www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/cornell.html
to SQ3R. However, whichever specific system you choose, there are some general bits
of advice on note-taking that should come in useful for everyone. Read more…
We have developed both our textbook and this supporting website to help you in building
your study skills. Click on the buttons above right to read more about the basic
principles for developing good study habits as well as more information about using the
book and this site.
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