...The 5 steps of SQ3R The first step of the SQ3R is to survey. To survey is simply put the process of previewing or prereading what ever information you are reading before you study it. You should skim the table of contents, the main topics, as well as the preface of the book. The preface is a personal note from the author that tells you what the book will cover from its point of view. The second step of the SQ3R is Question. You should use the questioning process to ask yourself what you know already about the topic as well as write questions linked to the chapter headings. The goal of questioning is to think hard about the material that you are about to read. The third step in the SQ3R process is to Read the material set before you. In doing this you need to focus on the key points, pay attention to the headings, and any boldfaced type. Make sure while you are reading you are trying to answer the questions you have previously asked your self. You need to also mark up your text write in the margins, circle main ideas write any notes to yourself that better help you understand the material or answer the questions you have asked. The fourth step of the SW3R is to recite the information. When you have finished reading the information you need to look back and answer the questions that you have wrote down or asked yourself about the material. The goal for reciting is to answer the questions that you have asked and the end of each text section right before a new heading...
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...Material SQ3R Reading Technique Read Chapter 5 of Keys to Success. Identify the five parts of SQ3R: • S = Survey • Q = Question • R = Read • R = Recite • R = Review Answer the following questions in 50-100 words each: 1. What do you do in the first step (“S”) of SQ3R? The first step in (S) is Survey. When it comes to survey you want to preview or preread a book before you study. I try to survey what I am reading by looking at the chapeter, title or paragraphs so that I can get better understanding of what I am reading. 2. What do you do in the second step (“Q”) of SQ3R? The second step in (Q) is Question. The purpose of questioning is to help me with making a question out of headings or title of the chapter when reading. This this also helps with with a better undstanding in what I am reading. It also helps me remember what I have read, because if I do not understand something then I will not remember it after I read it. 3. What do you do in the third step (“R”) of SQ3R? The third step is (R) Read. After I have surveyed and made my questions out that is when I can start reading. When reading this will then help me answer all the questions that I had before. It will also help me better understand what I am reading. 4. What do you do in the fourth step (“R”) of SQ3R? The fourth step is (R) Recite. Which means after I get done reading I recite the...
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...SQ3R: A Reading Technique How to Hit the Books SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review. It is a proven technique to sharpen textbook reading skills. In college, you'll frequently be assigned multiple chapters for several different courses in books that can be quite complicated. SQ3R helps make reading purposeful and meaningful, so that you use your time most effectively. Here's how this strategy works. Survey Get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights: * Read the title, headings, and subheadings. * Take note of words that are italicized or bold. * Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps, and other visual material. * Read captions. * Read the very beginning and end of the chapter. Question As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here's how you can create questions: * Turn the title, headings, or subheadings into questions. * Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words. Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better, and recall the information more easily later on. Read Read one section of a chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points. Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables,...
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...dozens of textbooks and hundreds of case studies while enrolled in business school. To stand any chance of getting through all of your required reading, you will need to learn how to read a lot of dry text quickly and efficiently. The following tips may help: Find a Good Place to Read Although it is possible to read almost anywhere, environment can have a huge impact on how much text you cover and how much information you retain. The best reading places are well-lit, quiet, and offer a comfortable place to sit. The environment should also be free of distractions--human or otherwise. Get more tips on how to improve your reading environment. Use the SQ3R Method of Reading The Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite (SQ3R) method of reading is one of the most commonly used approaches to reading. To use this method, all you have to do is follow these five simple steps: Survey - Scan the material before you actually begin reading. Pay special attention to titles, headings, bold or italicized words, chapter summaries, diagrams, and pictures with captions. Question - As you read, you should constantly ask yourself what the key take-away point is. Read - Read what you need to read, but focus on comprehending the material. Seek the facts and write information down as you learn. Review - Review what you have learned when you finish reading. Look at your notes, chapter summaries, or things you have written in the margin and then reflect on key concepts. Recite - Recite what you have...
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...Using Educational Resources All schools have tools set up to assist their students throughout their academic careers. I am taking every opportunity I have available to take advantage of these tools. The student workshops and labs for just about every subject that the school is offering was very beneficial to me. I have already participated in eight workshops and have found more to coincide with my courses. Through the university library I am finding things that have come in handy on every assignment. The Center for Writing Excellence has a section that helps me check for plagiarism on my papers and WritePoint checks the grammar of my papers before I turn them in. I have been provided with valuable material that I can download on to my computer for easy access. All of these resources are things that every student should become familiar with. Upholding Academic Honesty Upholding academic honesty basically means I will not cheat. This will be the key to my success as a student. All learning facilities need to know that their students are turning in their own work. Cheating to me, is a big waste of time, space, and money for all of the people involved (student, instructors, and the school). It does not make sense financially (especially) to take out all of the loans to attend school and learn nothing. When cheating, you learn nothing because you are not the one diving into the information and soaking up all of the knowledge. To uphold academic honesty, I will: ...
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...reading and studying focusing on print and online materials ISBN 1-256-09222-3 Keys to Effective Learning: Study Skills and Habits for Success, Sixth Edition, by Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits. Published by Allyn & Bacon. Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. c h a p t e r 7 hanh never had trouble keeping up with her high school reading assignments, but after four weeks of college she is already snowed under. With midterms coming in two weeks, she stays awake at night thinking about how much she has to learn. It seems as if all the reading she has done this term—particularly what she has read on the computer—has gone in one side of her brain and out the other, so she feels she has to start at the beginning. She has the sense that the way she is reading may be a problem, but it worked for her in the past, so why change now? In this chapter . . . you explore answers to the following questions: HOW can SQ3R help you own what you read? p. 190 WHAT improves reading comprehension? p. 200 HOW do you customize a text with highlighting and notes? p. 205 HOW can you read online materials effectively? p. 208 ISBN 1-256-09222-3 © Shutterstock Keys to Effective Learning: Study Skills and Habits for Success, Sixth Edition, by Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits. Published by Allyn & Bacon. Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. Habit for Success ask questions Questions are the backbone of learning. They help...
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...that it would require you to engage in mind-numbing reading of chapter after chapter as is the case with many books on the subject. The information is written in a way to help you "see" and "practice" proven study techniques. This page is used in hundreds of schools and universities and is currently ranked by Google and Bing in the top ten for plain old "study skills" and "how to study effectively" and #1 by Google and Bing for "effective study skills" Want more? Available now is a new, inexpensive download or CD on how to improve not just your study skills, but your learning skills as well. It is STUDY SKILLS FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS 2.0, that includes in one program a greatly enhanced version of all the information below, and much, much more, including a new section on how to get better math grades and self-motivation. After all, isn't what works what really counts? Please click http://adprima.com/SSSS2/ssss2order.htm and see for yourself. There is little doubt that no two people study the same way, and it is a near certainty that what works for one person may not work for another. However, there are some general techniques that seem to produce good results. No one would argue that every subject that you have to take is going to be so interesting that studying it is not work but pleasure. We can only wish. Everyone is different, and for some students, studying and being motivated to learn comes naturally. If you are reading this page, it's likely that you are not one of them...
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...Student Survival Guide On the personality spectrum my biggest dimension was the giver personality. I think that I need to learn how to put other peoples needs aside so that I can focus on my school work more. I love to help others and will always put others before myself, but when going to school in a distance learning environment that will sometimes get in the way, it is easy to put off school work for other people. I need to designate time away from my husband and children so that I can concentrate on the task at hand in my schooling. That does not mean that I need to neglect my family, I just need to also make time for myself. When doing research on the internet I need to be very careful. It is easy to get into websites that are not ones that I should be using for education research. It is difficult because there are websites like Wikipedia that look like they are credible and good for research purposes, but in fact they are not. Sites like wiki are able to be changed by anyone, allowing people to go in and change information, making it false, or adding information that is not correct in with what is. A good way to know if I am on a good website is if it is .edu, .gov, or .org. I need to make sure I am doing lots of research on any topic to make sure that I have all the facts about that topic correct. The University of Phoenix has a lot of good resources to use for research. They have a University Library that is very helpful when doing research. I can choose different...
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...|[pic] |Course Design Guide | | |College of Humanities | | |GEN/105 Version 9 | | |Skills for Learning in an Information Age | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to learning in an information-rich society. Students develop strategies for successful distance learning, time management, and for managing the abundance of information available in today’s society. Students also explore the appropriate use of information in an academic environment. Specific topics for the course include computing skills for distance learning, online library use, academic honesty, and the development of effective study skills. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course...
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...My Student Survival guide to distance learning. By Roel Maldonado Index Introduction………………………………. Using Educational Resources…………… Upholding Academic Honesty…………….. Setting and Achieving Goals……………… Managing Time Wisely……………………. Fostering Reading Comprehension and Retention…………………………………… Applying Personality and Learning Styles……………………………………….. Often when a person recognizes that in order to earn what they are worth and secure their dreams they are going to first have to secure additional skills and or education. Juggling a career and family while attending college, is difficult to say the least. Just being a college student is a challenge in itself especially at my age. Whether it is through distance learning or the traditional face-to-face way, you, as a student, are completely on your own and have no one watching over you to make sure you complete your studies. You have to have the motivation and determination to succeed. Thankfully, University of Phoenix and its Instructors have provided us with a plethora of information and tools designed to help their students succeed. This is my student survival guide for distance learning. This guide is designed to assist the busy student by compiling the essential methods and resources I have learned. Using Educational Resources ...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |GEN/105 Version 10 | | |Skills for Learning in an Information Age | Copyright © 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to learning in an information-rich society. Students develop strategies for successful distance learning, time management, and for managing the abundance of information available in today’s society. Students also explore the appropriate use of information in an academic environment. Specific topics for the course include computing skills for distance learning, online library use, academic honesty, and the development of effective study skills. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted...
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...SURVIVAL GUIDE GEN 105 DUE January 11, 2009 What personal action plans would I develop to achieve success for? Following topics: o Using Axia's Educational Resources o Upholding Academic Honesty o Setting and Achieving Goals o Managing Time Wisely o Fostering Reading Comprehension and Retention o Applying Personality and Learning Styles The personal action plan I would develop for using Axia's Educational Resources to achieve success would be to construct a hard copy overview of all the resources and refer to it during my course work. By constructing this outline of sorts I will be providing myself with a reference that will show me where to go for the specific project information I am in need of at that time. Axia provides files I can download to my computer as tools for my coursework enhancement such as: “Microsoft Internet Explorer / Outlook Express, Adobe Reader® 6.0, Macromedia Flash Player, Macromedia Shockwave Player, Microsoft Office Online File Converters and Viewers, Netscape and University of Phoenix Custom Screensaver.” I also have the advantage of the Universities Library for research of all kinds and depths. The Library is housed with article databases, books, journals, testing aids and the Library Tutorial that is the key to the Library’s use. While I use the Library’s resources searches for specific information can be made by using Boolean and wildcard logic to isolate my search needs in different databases such as Thomson Gale PowerSearch and EBSCOhost...
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...STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF GRADE SIX PUPILS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF PUERTO GALERA DISTRICT A Thesis Presented to the Graduate School Faculty Southwestern Institute of Business and Technology In Consortium with Rizal Technological University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree Master of Educational Management By: MA. CRISTINA C. CENIZA 2013 CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction If quality education depends on the effective of the teaching, learning process, therefore, study habits is important factors that will be needed to upgrade the academic performance of the students. Quality of education is reflected through academic achievement which is a function of study habits and study attitude of the students. Thus to enhance the quality of education, it is necessary to improve the study habits and study attitudes of the students. To improve study habits and academic achievement of students, there are factors needed to be identified which affect these characteristics adversely. This factors lead to the development of good study habits and academic achievement of the pupils, well organized guidance services are needed in schools. According to Disraeli, “Every production of a genius must be the production of enthusiasm”. This quotation suggests that enthusiasm should have enumerated from the individual since the start of his life in school. Moreover...
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...College Survival Guide ❖ Distance learning and the internet – General 1. When going through your courses you need to remember that you are online. You are not in a class room, listening to an instructor. You have classmates that are from all over the country. You must be considerate to others and have a little bit of censorship when discussing situations. This is a great way to get to know people and make new friends. 2. Also, remember that you are on the internet, use it to your advantage. Use resources that you can find and do research, do not just guess at things. Look them up, find the answer. ❖ The University of Phoenix 1. At the University of Phoenix everyone wants you to succeed. There is so much motivation around every corner. The staff they have is amazing and they are always there to help if you ever need some assistance. Remember you have three different advisors that will be with you through your whole career, they are there to check up on you and answer any questions you could have. Your instructors are there not only to teach you, but to help you with questions along the way. 2. The University of Phoenix also has many different outlets for you to use while in class. The Center for Writing Excellence gives you help with plagiarism, editing, and revising. There is also a Center for Mathematical Excellence which will help you with any mathematical questions you may have. 3. Remember to use the University library as much...
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...Hi MaryJ, my name is Jerome; I’m a student here at the University of Phoenix. My major is Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree. I know you will be starting back school soon or you may have already started. I’m sending you this guide to help make your education progress a little easier, I hope it helps. I believe if you tailor the below information to fit you, you will no doubt succeed in accomplishing your educational goals and help with all other goals you may have set for yourself. 1. General internet skills; this area will help you maneuver through the school’s website and the World Wide Web. It will guide you in two specific areas; * Using the Internet for academic purposes: Will help in knowing how to gather information from the internet, and how evaluate that information for accuracy and credibility. Keep in mind not all educational information on the internet is reliable. Conduct different searches on the same topic, this will give you different information on the same topic which will help to check how accurate and reliable the information is. Always revert to your class syllabus and the information given in class. Also know that the information on the internet is not always peer or educational facility reviewed. * Appropriately communicating with different audiences This area will assist you in communicating with the difference kind of audiences, whether it’s casual or academic and knowing the difference between the two. It...
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