understand a particular writer’s arguments, this’ll make it all feel worthwhile, we promise.
Brainstorm
Of all the study strategies most often talked about, brainstorming has to be the most common. For most people, brainstorming at the start of a session can help to order your priorities and help you achieve your goal. If you make the most of this technique you’ll soon find it easy to work out your targets for a session and how to achieve them. Of course, brainstorming isn’t suited for everyone, so if you try it and it’s unhelpful, try something different. You could make to-do lists, flowcharts, anything that you can refer back to later in the session.
Take a Break
Now, don’t get carried away and think working towards that goal for eight hours straight is the most efficient solution! You’ll do much better if you take regular breaks, as
you won’t find yourself getting tired or distracted as easily. 40 minutes work to 20 minutes break is a good starting place, but you’ll eventually come to your own conclusions of what works best for you. And remember – it’s not the length of time you work for, but how effectively you study in that time that counts! For more advice, take a look at our top 5 tips for faster postgraduate study.
Mix it up!
Don’t be afraid to mix up your study strategies either. Different topics sometimes suit different methods, so mix it up a little! If you’re struggling to memorise particular things like vocabulary, dates or formulas, try using flash cards. These are quick and simple to make and can be used whenever you need to study the appropriate topic. If it’s something longer, like understanding a particular philosophical position, have a look at which methods suit your learning
style. Don’t know it? Check out our handy guide to figuring out your learning style and how to use it to your advantage. Knowing this will help make sure you only try study strategies that work for you. After all, if you learn best by listening, why waste your time attempting to rewrite your notes when you could be recording them instead? Many people are a mix of learning styles though, so if something works for you, even if it’s not your ‘standard’ learning method, don’t be afraid to keep using it.
And finally, if you’re struggling for the motivation to start, take a look at our collection of motivational quotes to help you on your way.
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