{"id":1119,"date":"2016-07-25T20:56:55","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T20:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level3-english\/?post_type=chapter&p=1119"},"modified":"2017-09-25T16:45:56","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T16:45:56","slug":"text-strategies-to-achieve-success","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-englishcomposition1\/chapter\/text-strategies-to-achieve-success\/","title":{"raw":"Strategies to Achieve Success","rendered":"Strategies to Achieve Success"},"content":{"raw":"\"WomanIf most students believe that passing a class is the minimum requirement for \u201csuccess,\u201d and if most\u00a0students want to be successful in their courses, why aren\u2019t more college students consistently successful in the classroom?\r\n\r\nPerhaps\u00a0some common misconceptions are at play. For example, we often hear students say, \u201cI just can\u2019t do it!\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not good at math,\u201d or \u201cI guess college isn\u2019t for me...,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not smart enough.\u201d But these explanations for\u00a0success or failure\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0necessarily accurate. Considerable research into college success reveals\u00a0that intellect usually has nothing to do with having difficulty in\u00a0or failing college courses<\/strong>. More often, success depends on how fully you\u00a0embrace and master the following seven strategies:\r\n
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  1. Learn how to take effective notes in class.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Review the text and your reading notes prior to class.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Participate in class discussion and maybe even join a study group.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Go to office hours and ask your instructor questions.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Give yourself enough time to research, write, and edit your essays in manageable stages.<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Take advantage of online or on-campus academic support resources.<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Spend sufficient time studying.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nSo if you feel you are not smart enough for college, ask yourself if you can implement\u00a0some of these skills. Can you make more time for learning? One approach is to create a regular study schedule and make sure you allow yourself ample time. Most college success experts agree that students should study two hours outside of class for every hour in class. Only break away from your committed schedule if an extreme situation prevents you from sticking\u00a0to it.\r\n\r\nAnother strategy to consider implementing is group study. For example, rather than relying just on your own knowledge, notes, and skills, try studying with other students in your difficult classes. Studying in a group gives every group member a chance to ask questions and talk about concepts.\r\n\r\nYou can also add a tutor to your study group. You will really be able to notice a positive difference. Tutoring is generally free in college, and the strategies and knowledge you gain will be invaluable. Usually tutors have taken the class you are currently enrolled in, and they are trained to get the best out of you.\r\n
    \"Four<\/div>\r\nOverall, students struggle in college not because of natural intellect or smarts, but because of poor time management, disorganization, and lack of quality study time. The good news is that there are ways to combat this, specifically by doing things like creating a regular study schedule, studying in groups, and taking advantage of your school\u2019s academic resources, like a tutoring center, instructor office hours, and any available online help.","rendered":"

    \"WomanIf most students believe that passing a class is the minimum requirement for \u201csuccess,\u201d and if most\u00a0students want to be successful in their courses, why aren\u2019t more college students consistently successful in the classroom?<\/p>\n

    Perhaps\u00a0some common misconceptions are at play. For example, we often hear students say, \u201cI just can\u2019t do it!\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not good at math,\u201d or \u201cI guess college isn\u2019t for me…,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not smart enough.\u201d But these explanations for\u00a0success or failure\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0necessarily accurate. Considerable research into college success reveals\u00a0that intellect usually has nothing to do with having difficulty in\u00a0or failing college courses<\/strong>. More often, success depends on how fully you\u00a0embrace and master the following seven strategies:<\/p>\n

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    1. Learn how to take effective notes in class.<\/li>\n
    2. Review the text and your reading notes prior to class.<\/li>\n
    3. Participate in class discussion and maybe even join a study group.<\/li>\n
    4. Go to office hours and ask your instructor questions.<\/li>\n
    5. Give yourself enough time to research, write, and edit your essays in manageable stages.<\/li>\n
    6. Take advantage of online or on-campus academic support resources.<\/li>\n
    7. Spend sufficient time studying.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      So if you feel you are not smart enough for college, ask yourself if you can implement\u00a0some of these skills. Can you make more time for learning? One approach is to create a regular study schedule and make sure you allow yourself ample time. Most college success experts agree that students should study two hours outside of class for every hour in class. Only break away from your committed schedule if an extreme situation prevents you from sticking\u00a0to it.<\/p>\n

      Another strategy to consider implementing is group study. For example, rather than relying just on your own knowledge, notes, and skills, try studying with other students in your difficult classes. Studying in a group gives every group member a chance to ask questions and talk about concepts.<\/p>\n

      You can also add a tutor to your study group. You will really be able to notice a positive difference. Tutoring is generally free in college, and the strategies and knowledge you gain will be invaluable. Usually tutors have taken the class you are currently enrolled in, and they are trained to get the best out of you.<\/p>\n

      \"Four<\/div>\n

      Overall, students struggle in college not because of natural intellect or smarts, but because of poor time management, disorganization, and lack of quality study time. The good news is that there are ways to combat this, specifically by doing things like creating a regular study schedule, studying in groups, and taking advantage of your school\u2019s academic resources, like a tutoring center, instructor office hours, and any available online help.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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