Quiz: How Will Your Study Skills Prepare You to Do Well in College?

PART 2 Preparing to Study

Q: How will your study skills prepare you to do well in college?

1. Question

   Do you understand the importance of critical thinking?

   A.

   False claims are everywhere you look. It’s really important to learn how to analyze evidence by thinking critically and to arrive at logical conclusions.

   B.

   Some things can be debated, but I know others are absolutely true.

   C.

   Why do I need to learn more about critical thinking? I’m already pretty critical.

2. Question

   Why do you think professors assign readings for your courses?

   A.

   So that they can refer to readings in class and help students expand their knowledge.

   B.

   So that we have something to talk about in class and they can test us on it.

   C.

   So that they can keep students busy.

3. Question

   How do you prepare for class beforehand?

   A.

   I read the assigned materials and go over my notes from the previous class.

   B.

   I sometimes glance at the syllabus to see what we’re covering, but that’s all I do.

   C.

   I just get out of bed and show up for class.

4. Question

   Do you know what study strategies and memory techniques work best for you?

   A.

   Definitely. I use a variety of methods, but the best way for me to study and remember information is to study in a group.

   B.

   I’ve been trying out different techniques but haven’t found the right one yet.

   C.

   I don’t have any particular techniques for studying and remembering.

5. Question

   When do you begin studying for a test or exam?

   A.

   I study as I go along so that I don’t have to cram. A few days before the exam, I review all my notes and reading.

   B.

   I try to keep up with my reading and reviews, but I still do last-minute cram sessions.

   C.

   I learn best under pressure, so I wait until the night before the exam.

6. Question

   When doing research for a paper, how do you decide what resources you should use?

   A.

   I use databases to find scholarly articles. I also use library catalogs and ask librarians for help. When I do online research, I’m careful to evaluate sources.

   B.

   I keep meaning to go talk to a librarian. I’m pretty good at doing research online and identifying reputable sources, but I can’t seem to find enough material to use for my papers.

   C.

   If I find it online, it’s fair game.