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How do I learn more effectively?
How do I get organised? How do I improve my reading skills? How do I make effective notes? How do I memorise things more effectively? How do I manage stress? How do I deal with ‘failure’? How do I revise?
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How do I learn more effectively?
How do I overcome procrastination? How do I get organised? How do I improve my reading skills? How do I make effective notes? How do I memorise things more effectively? How do I manage stress? How do I deal with ‘failure’? How do I revise?
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A general principle Self-evaluation Recognising the issue Plan
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Procrastination
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Procrastination is the deferment or avoidance, without good reason, of an intended or scheduled task until later. word has its origins in latin: pro- (forward) and crastinus (of tomorrow).
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Prevalence Self-reporting by students suggest that per cent engage in procrastination of some sort (Ellis and Knaus, 1977; O'Brien, 2002), and almost 50 per cent procrastinate consistently, which leads to problems with assignments or other set tasks (Day, Mensink, and O'Sullivan, 2000; Haycock, 1993; Onwuegbuzie, 2000).
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Four variables: Importance of the task Attractiveness of the task
Your proneness to procrastination Time available
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Proneness to Procrastination
Worry about failure? Low energy or motivation in general? Impulsive? Enjoy last minute pressure? Rebellious?
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Controlling the variables – what can you do?
Importance of the task Value of an A level is probably clear to you. But the value of each homework? Short term rewards?
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Controlling the variables – what can you do?
Attractiveness of the task Too isolated? Study group? Self-analysis?
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Controlling the variables – what can you do?
Your proneness to procrastination Reduce distractions? Phone, icons on screen? Carefully time and structure your work – breaks Do the worst things first?
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Controlling the variables – what can you do?
Time available Many things take longer than you think – allow more time Schedule your study time – timetable – not just for revision Set goals A ‘to do list’
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A general principle Self-evaluation Recognising the issue Plan
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Four variables: Importance of the task Attractiveness of the task
Your proneness to procrastination Time available
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