Study Strategies Outline
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Study Blueprint
A. C.S. Lewis asserts that "Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.
B. Outlining is a basic skeleton of the presented information. Outline note taking has always worked well for me to retain and reference details. Making sure that I have a quiet, comfortable, well lit area void of distractions allows me to focus on my desired studies. C. Without a clear and precise study plan consisting of time management skills, note taking strategies, and an effective reading plan, a student is guaranteed to fall behind and struggle to complete any given assignment.
Strategies
A. Pre-Reading
1. By reading over previous notes, skimming over the headings, subheadings, and emphasized text, and also looking over any activities and questions at the end of a chapter, allow me to gain an overview of the information to focus on.
2. Brainstorming over the pre-read text, noting any information pertaining to what you believe the chapter will detail will allow you to create a mind map to organize the information read.
B. Concept Mapping
1. Concept mapping allows you to quickly visualize information grouped together using key points to compile a big picture view of the material.
2. For most cases, concept mapping is a great way to establish main points, and supporting details of the subject matter being evaluated.
C. Taking Outline Notes
1. Outline notes have a concise structure, giving clear organization to the information being collected.
2. This method of note taking organizes information into main topics, sub-topics, and supporting details with indentations made to separate each category.

III. Conclusion
A. It is imperative to read well, take clear and precise notes, and manage your time accordingly to become a productive student.
B. Through careful review of your time and course material, using strategies such as prereading and outline noting, working in a distraction free environment, and striving to preform at the best of your God given ability, you can learn and retain any information presented to you.
C. Strategies that may also become helpful.
1. Spacing out my studies. Allowing time for breaks so that concentration does not suffer, and allowing time for the consolidation of memories.
2. Reciting the information out loud to myself. Verbal repetition is known to cause better retention.

Microsoft Word Outline and Rubric Evaluation Grading Rubric
Criteria
Work is submitted in correct outline form.
Introduction
 Gains reader’s attention  Includes thesis statement Body
 Includes 3 specific learning strategies
 Includes supporting details Conclusion
 Draws work to conclusion  Includes 2 new strategies to employ
Outline is submitted correctly along with completed rubric.
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Points Possible
0 to 8 points

Points Earned
8

0 to 5 points

5

0 to 15 points

15

0 to 5 points

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0 to 7 points

7