9 Practical Tips for Improving in Studies

1. 9 Practical Tips for
Improving in Studies
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2. Tip #1
Listening with Attention
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 Give your full attention while listening to a
lecture/talk on the subject of your study
 Listen to audio of lectures/talks referred to you
 Make notes of important points; your notes are
a reflection of what you listen

3. Tip #2
Seeing and Observing
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 Look at drawings, diagrams, tables, or charts
shown during the lecture/talk
 Observe practical demonstrations carefully and
practise them where possible
 Watch video of lectures/talks/demos referred
to you

4. Tip #3
Reading with Interest
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 Read your brief notes after the lecture, preferably
within 1-2 hours of listening
 Go through prescribed books and reference material
 Subject related Audio-Visual aids may be used
 Improve and develop your notes combining the
above
 Highlight in colour - the concepts, formulae and
important points

5. Tip #4
Learning with Understanding
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 Revise your notes within the next 24 hours
 Revise again within the next 3-4 days
 This will help you to understand better and
retain the knowledge for a longer time
 While revising you may listen to soft
instrumental music
 Take short breaks at regular intervals to refresh
yourself

6. Tip #5
Writing with Concentration
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 Recall what you learnt by writing down the
points
 Remember any formulae, technical terms or
phrases in the subject, and write them down
 Make sure that what you have written down
includes all that you learnt
 Repeat the above until you get it right

7. Tip #6
Visualising & Problem Solving
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 Make your own drawings or charts to reflect the
points you learnt
 Try to study them and visualise the concepts
 For subjects that include problem solving, gain
experience by trying to solve them yourself

8. Tip #7
Discussing with Involvement
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 Discuss the concerned subject with your friends
 Perceive the way they understand and identify
useful points
 Sharing of knowledge and reflecting with each
other improves your understanding of the subject

9. Tip #8
Questioning for Clarification
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 Clarify any doubts or questions immediately
 Consult your friends, seniors, mentors or
teachers
 Ensure you get answers to your questions and
understand with clarity

10. Tip #9
Contemplating in Silence
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 Sit in silence with eyes closed for a few minutes
everyday
 Just let go of your thoughts and be a silent
observer internally
 This helps you to feel refreshed and brings
calmness of mind
 Improves your memory, concentration and clarity
 Enhances your ability to study well.

11. All the Best
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Author: Meera Raghu
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