1. A consistent time and place is best. Use your desk to study, and try to study at a regular time each day.

2. Start immediately when you sit down to study. Don't fall into other distractions like answering emails from friends or doodling. You can do that stuff later, as a reward for yourself - if you get your studying done!

3. Plan what you want to accomplish. At the beginning of your study session, write down exactly what you want to get done (complete two pages of an essay, finish a paper, write a short story, answer ten math questions, learn a new computer function, etc).

4. Break down large tasks into smaller ones. For example, if you have to write an essay, the tasks might include coming up with a thesis, writing a solid first paragraph, planning out the points you want to cover, researching those points, writing each section, etc.

5. Keep a "log book" or record of what you accomplish in each study section. You can look over it later and be impressed with yourself!

6. Keep your studying supplies in a handy place, like in a shoe box. Have them organized so you can grab what you want quickly, without having to rummage around.

4. Study first the items you want to remember longest.

8. Use a picture if possible. Represent the idea in a graphic or picture, and remember the picture when you want to remember the information.

3. Give yourself enough time to do the work you need to do. If you finish early, you can goof off. But stick to your calendar and don't blow off studying for anything else.

Do not try to take down every single word the teacher says. It is impossible in the first place, and unnecessary in the second place because not everything is important. Spend more time listening in class and try to write down the main points and important facts. If you are writing as fast as you can, you cannot be listening as well as you can. Yes, there are times when it is more important to write than to think. But that's not the usual case.

· Good lighting (not too bright, not too dim)

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