Tips for Effective Study 1. Take good notes. Suggestions: —Take notes for a particular class in (1) ; —Date each entry into your notebook; —Keep the notes for different classes; —Your notes should contain a complete record; —Write down everything the instructor writes (2) ; —Take your notes in some kind of outline form; —Highlight important ideas or indicate vocabulary. 2. Use your textbook. —Use your own initiative; — (3) the relevant chapters before each lecture. 3. Prepare assignments. —Don’t leave assignments until the day before they are due; —Be aware of (4) of the work you submit. 4. Prepare for exams. —Be (5) ; —Don’t wait until the night before an exam to study; —Read through (6) a couple of times; —Prepare (7) ; —Have a good rest before an exam. 5. Some final suggestions. —Receive a syllabus for each class; —Never (8) an exam if you can help it; —Never throw away a handout or a returned assignment or exam; —Develop systematic (9) associated with your schoolwork, e.g. 1) Keep class materials together and neat; 2) Take necessary notebooks and materials. —Set aside a study area at home; —Schedule (10) .