MIT Study Skills— Setting the Stage
Study skills are learned, just like anything else (e.g., playing an instrument or sport, speaking a foreign language, etc.), but before you can even begin, you must set the stage for effective studying. Studying longer does not necessarily mean studying better. The conditions in which you study matter more than you might think.
Question: If a guitar has several broken strings, will playing it in that condition make you a better guitarist?
Answer: Of course not. The condition of the guitar has much to do with your ability to learn and improve. Likewise, the conditions in which you study have much to do with your academic success. You may have heard the old adage “work smarter, not harder.” This expression is certainly applicable to your study approach.
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