Studying dos and don’ts

At one point or the other in our lives, all of us have had that brief five second panic while watching the new episode of our favorite series: Oh shoot, isn’t that four page book report due tomorrow? But fear not, because just a few tips and tricks up your sleeve will help you avoid that problem.

One of the key aspects of being a great learner is being organized. You could literally have the mind of Albert Einstein, but if you’re as absent minded as a first-day kindergartner, your intellect would not be reflected on your report cards. Many people I go to school with have suddenly taken a turn in their academic careers  and have decided to get an agenda and calendar to remind them of impending due dates.

Who knows? Your key to success may just lie within a book shop, awaiting your arrival.

Okay, so now you know when all your homework is due. But how should you juggle it between piano lessons, karate, and that oh-so-fun speech and debate class? Not to mention that city wide volleyball tournament that’s breathing down your neck.

But fear not, because the next thing to do is to prioritize. Seems easy enough, right? That’s because it really is as easy as 1, 2, 3.  Prioritizing your work may seem like a daunting task, but simply remembering to do the things you need improvement on instead of the things you can do with your eyes closed is the most important tip. You may be a complete whiz as biology, but a math test may be coming up soon and polynomials just seem to be gibberish.

But along with all the things that you have to remember to do are the things you have to remember not to do.

Do not cram. This blasphemous act is sure to make any nerd cringe in there seat. Make sure you study well in advance now that you have a schedule reminding you. Another major problem that could even get you kicked out of school is the horrid act of plagiarizing. Don’t attempt it, consider it, don’t even think about it! No matter how late your essay is, do not resort to copying someone else’s work. Some of the easiest ways to insure you do not is using quotes and citing your work.

Use these tips to make sure you stay ahead of impending dates and stay organized!