Effective Studying

Tamara OConnor
Student Learning Development
Student Counselling Service

The Keys to Success

Balance
Control
Confidence

First key is Balance

Social
Academic
Work

To achieve Balance
Goals
Organisation

Time Management

Time Management Strategies

Prioritise

Specificity
Small bite-size pieces

Use all available time

Structure the environment
Establish a routine
Schedule

Second key is Control

Control over Content
Control over Self

To achieve control over Content

Approach to learning
Deep & Strategic
Determine purpose

Use Effective Learning Strategies

Effective Learning Strategies

Active, Deep Processing

Discussion
Visualisation
Teaching someone/thing else
Diagrams
Making associations
Asking questions

Effective Learning Strategies

Reading

Determine purpose
Scanning
Ask questions
Read critically
SQ3R

Making Notes
Highlight important points
Summarise key words
Index cards, concept maps, wall paper

To achieve Control over Self

Self-management
Concentration strategies
Motivation strategies
Coping strategies

Third key is Confidence

Attitude
Positive mind set and language
Self-belief

Goals

Summary
Maintain balance, control and confidence

Our website is

http://student-learning.tcd.ie
Phone us at 896-1407
Email us at student.learning@tcd.ie
THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK!