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Come
to class.
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Take
thorough notes in class. (Writing helps in retention of
information. And of course, if it's in your notes you can go back
and study it later!)
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Use the outlines above to guide you while you take notes in class.
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Retype/rewrite
your notes after class, preferably in color. (The use of color has
been linked to retention of information when studying.)
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Take
your own notes from the book.
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Create
a one-page summary of each chapter to guide you while you study.
(Choosing the important concepts from each chapter will help you focus
your study efforts.)
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Visit
the book's website for more than your homework assignments. There
they have chapter summaries, links to interesting and relevant websites,
and other activities.
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Check
out the CD that came with your book.
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Don't
wait until the night or two before a test to study. Study a little
bit every day so the new terms and concepts become familiar and
comfortable.
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If
you don't understand some concept or definition after you've studied it,
ask for help! Small Group Tutoring is now available-- USE IT!
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Dr. Rinard has office hours as well-- use them!
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If
all else fails, there are also geology students available as
private tutors for an hourly fee.
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If
you find you have a problem with test anxiety, note-taking, or study
skills talk to the people at the Teaching and Learning Center.
They're there to help.
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