Study methods and study skills

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The following pages contain tips on how to improve your study skills. How do you start learning from a book or article, for example, and how do you write an academic text? If you’re having problems with studying in general, e.g. a lack of motivation or procrastination, check out the page on dealing with obstacles.

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Focus and concentrationSometimes it’s difficult to concentrate while you’re studying. There are a number of things that you can do to help you focus better on your work.
Assimilating information If you simply read a text, you will already have forgotten 80% of it by the following day. What techniques can you use to ensure that you remember the text as effectively as possible?
Retaining information By adopting the right approach you can ensure that you retain the material you are studying effectively...even after the exam.
Creating a study planWant to keep on top of the course material and remember it better? Make sure you create an effective study plan.
Reading effectivelyHow do you ensure that you understand and remember the content of a book or article?
Different types of exam questions This page gives tips on how to approach different types of exam questions.
Giving a presentationIf you’re studying at university you will regularly have to give a presentation on the course material or on the results of your own research. How do you do this?
Key competences of Academic WritingAs a student you often have to write texts. Academic writing is a skill you will develop during the course of your studies.

Study methods and study skills

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