Required Study techniques to become an effective Engineering student and achieve success in Career Following are the skills

that you must develop to succeed in your studies and career 1) Be motivated Focus on your personal goals and rewards See things in perspective Acknowledge your successes Learn from setbacks Recognise challenges and seek strategies and support to deal with them 2) Manage time & self efficiently Work with a year-planner & diary Timetable all routine & study tasks Prioritise tasks & dont over-commit Expect crisesleave time to deal with them Estimate time on task realistically Break up large tasks Learn to delegate some tasks & ask for help when you feel yourself lagging behind Reward yourself - schedule time off! 3) Organise a study system Know what is expected & required (when?) Do various learning activities Develop a filing system (& use it !!) Consolidate materials weekly / fortnightly Use different techniques to organise info Join a study group but also study independently Identify your strengths & areas you need to work on Revise regularly 4) Make notes effectively Listen for ideas & key words at lectures Put things in your own words Use notes as a framework & fill in the details examples, explanation,Qs, etc. Make things stand out Write down your reactions & Qs Use short-hand (symbols and abbrev) Write down where the info comes from Write down what to follow up on 5) Interact with others & communicate clearly Talk with classmates & lecturers to clarify requirements & get support Ask questions and exchange ideas to understand process & content Listen & reflect on what others say Express your ideas verbally Learn co-operatively & collaboratively to ease the transition Develop alternate ways of knowing & doing

6) Think, read & write critically Critical thinking means analysing, problem-solving, reasoning, & evaluating Test for reasonableness, not fault finding Be logical, systematic, intellectually rigorous, and reflective Be sceptical ask questions Be able to identify arguments & evidence Focus on structure & language usage Focus on processes / methods & results 7) Do assignments that meet requirements Understand the type & requirements Start early! Plan & follow the assignment writing process Read widely & integrate relevant material Answer the question! (content) Provide analysis, not simply description Organise your writing systematically Improve written expression Follow referencing conventions & avoid plagiarism 8) Learn from feedback Lecturers differ in how & what feedback they give Read written feedback to understand your mark & how to improve Differentiate feedback on content & process (read assessment criteria) Review your work by talking with classmates Ask if you dont understand the comments Get advice on how to improve your skills Consider the general comments when writing the next assignment 9) Develop revision & exam techniques Learn how to consolidate & organise info using different techniques Vary your learning activities Develop effective memory techniques to suit learning styles Plan ahead - Make your revision ongoing Know what type of exam by using Previous Solved papers practice builds confidence! Develop techniques to manage stress before & during exams 10) Improve IT skills Learn to use: search engines, databases, email, bulletin boards, do word processing Develop basic skills saving , printing & downloading documents Attend short courses & use help menus Back-up your work so you dont lose files Beware of viruses & copyright laws Very Important Notes: - Know what is expected & required - Get to know your classmates - Work at improving your learning & academic skills - Attend your classes - Dont fall behind - Learn the subject & how to communicate your knowledge - Practice through old solved question papers to know the pattern of exams - Know what help is available and use it - Work hard but have fun too! Source: ExamsHub:com With best wishes , K.Suresh