Printing out Powerpoint slides in advance is helpful when there are complex diagrams that are hard to recreate yourself. Be sure to do the textbook reading before lecture so you have a basic ...

Collect notes for each course in one place, in a separate notebook or section of a notebook. Write notes on one side of the page only. Use a loose-leaf notebook rather than a notebook with a permanent ...

As a junior at Berkeley who has been here for four semesters now, I feel like I’ve finally gotten the hang of note-taking techniques for the different types of classes I’ve encountered. That hasn’t ...

“Every student goes through moments when motivation is low and even just opening a book feels difficult." Naturally unproductive days don’t mean you’re neglectful or unable to grow; it’s merely a part ...

Study Tips: Many students complain of a lack of interest in studies shortly before exams. They keep their books open, but their minds are elsewhere. This wastes precious time and reduces productivity.

Many students bring laptops to class, thinking that typing their notes will make them better learners than the 'old fashioned' method of writing by hand. They're wrong. Taking notes is not about ...