{"id":17877,"date":"2024-11-18T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T22:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=17877"},"modified":"2024-11-11T14:35:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T04:35:55","slug":"library-tip-of-the-week-study-tips-for-weeks-3-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/11\/18\/library-tip-of-the-week-study-tips-for-weeks-3-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Tip of the Week:  Study Tips for Weeks 3 &amp; 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By week 3 and 4 you\u2019ve likely settled into your courses and the workload is starting to pick up. This period is crucial for building strong study habits, reviewing early material and preparing for upcoming assessments. Here are some tailored study tips to help you make the most of these foundational weeks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Review and organise your notes<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Revisit lecture notes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Spend time reviewing the key points from weeks 1 and 2 to reinforce your understanding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create summaries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Write summaries of each week\u2019s main topics, breaking down complex ideas into bullet points. This is a great way to retain information and build a study guide for later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital organisation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: If you prefer digital notes, use apps like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-computing\/365\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">OneNote<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or Google Drive to categorise your notes by subject and topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/study-skills\/manage-time\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Manage your time<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan your week<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Use a trimester or weekly planner to map out all your classes, study sessions and other commitments. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/online\/study-planner\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith\u2019s study planner<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a great resource.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allocate time for review<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Dedicate one or two days per week specifically for reviewing previous material. A brief review now will make preparing for upcoming assessments much easier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Utilise Griffith\u2019s study resources<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic skills workshops<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/librarycalendar.griffith.edu.au\/calendar\/workshops?cid=11062&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=11062&amp;inc=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith\u2019s Library workshops<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> cover essential skills like essay writing, referencing and exam preparation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assignment help:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Start exploring assignment support if you have a major paper or project due later in the semester. The earlier you seek guidance, the better prepared you\u2019ll be.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Start drafting your assignments<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/prepare-assignments\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outline and research:<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Begin by creating a rough outline of your assignment and gathering any required sources. An early start allows you to gather your thoughts and adjust as you go.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Practice active learning techniques<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-quizzing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Test yourself on material from previous weeks to see where you need more practice. Flashcards, concept maps and mock quizzes can all be helpful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teach what you\u2019ve learned<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Try explaining key concepts to a friend or family member. Teaching is a powerful way to solidify your understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Manage your well-being and avoid burnout<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practice stress management<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Try scheduling some downtime and explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-support\/counselling\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith\u2019s counselling and well-being services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you need support managing academic pressures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Balance study and socialising<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Take breaks and don\u2019t be afraid to socialise! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mental-health-wellbeing\/wellness-centre\/social-activity#clubs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Griffith Gold Coast Student Guild and Griffith Student Representative Council<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> often hosts events, providing a great opportunity to connect with others and unwind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15200 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/12\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-min-150x150.png\" alt=\"White words inside a red circle. 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