{"id":14804,"date":"2021-06-07T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T02:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=14804"},"modified":"2021-06-04T11:17:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T01:17:20","slug":"tips-for-exam-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2021\/06\/07\/tips-for-exam-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for exam preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s\u00a0almost the end of Trimester 1 and exams are approaching fast!\u00a0Luckily, the Library has a wide range of resources to\u00a0help you\u00a0prepare.\u00a0Here are a few tips to get started:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get\u00a0organised<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First,\u00a0<\/span>schedule some time to study<\/span><\/a>\u00a0throughout the week. Then you can\u00a0take a look\u00a0at your course content and write a to\u00a0do list of what you\u2019d like to revise during each study session.\u00a0If you need a different study spot to\u00a0get into the right mindset for studying,\u00a0check out the Library\u2019s\u00a0extended\u00a0<\/span>opening hours<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and come\u00a0find a space\u2014you can even\u00a0<\/span>book a study room<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for more privacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Study smarter<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We all\u00a0<\/span>learn\u00a0and retain information<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in different ways.\u00a0Are you a visual learner? Try creating a\u00a0concept\u00a0map\u00a0or drawing a timeline.\u00a0Or perhaps\u00a0it helps to\u00a0think\u00a0out loud?\u00a0Grab\u00a0a study buddy, family member\u00a0or even an inanimate object\u00a0and\u00a0talk things through.\u00a0You can also stick with more traditional methods like rewriting important points or using\u00a0<\/span>flashcards<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find\u00a0balance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most importantly,\u00a0look after your personal wellbeing. Eating well, getting enough sleep, and\u00a0<\/span>keeping your stress levels low<\/span><\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0breaking up your study sessions with\u00a0activities you enjoy will\u00a0help\u00a0you\u00a0avoid burnout.\u00a0Stay hydrated and\u00a0have some snacks handy to keep\u00a0motivated\u00a0while studying.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If the exam-time pressures are becoming difficult to handle,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0be afraid to reach out and ask for\u00a0help:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n