December 2002 Issue
Student Study Skills Tips
By
Robin York, Chemeketa Community College
Email: yorr@exchange.chemeketa.edu
Study Rewards
Rewards are very important to the maintenance of your study behavior.
Studying is hard work and you need to be rewarded for it - right away. Without
immediate rewards, you will become increasingly reluctant to put in the required
effort. Unfortunately, the rewards of good study habits often do not materialize
until the future, i.e. a satisfying job, sporty car, prestige, financial
security, etc.
So, what kinds of rewards can you build into your daily schedule? Rewards that
will be readily available and inexpensive. Here are some suggestions: a
late-night snack with a favorite friend, seeing a movie (if your studies were
finished earlier), or picking up your favorite novel for some light reading.
Your activities could be very different and that is ok. What is important is
that you plan rewards that you enjoy!
The biggest mistake students make is engaging in their favorite activities
before they study. This is not productive because by the time they get to the
study session, the motivation has vanished. Remember: Study first, play later.
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