Family Sociology Study Techniques

Learning Family Sociology Study Techniques Gathered by Sister Edith Bogue, Ph.D.

Goals
Learn specialized terminology
Remember important names
Know connections among ideas
Maximize understanding with efficient methods of study

Learning has 3 phases
Encountering the material in readings and in class (lectures, discussions, activities)
Reviewing or summarizing the material: study and re-write your notes.
Apply and practice the material – recite it to yourself or others; see where the ideas apply in your everyday life.

SQ3R – Proven method
S urvey – Skim over headings & summaries
Q uestion – Make headings into questions
R ead – Look for answers to questions
Take notes on major points and concepts
Avoid highlighters until you have read once
R ecall (Recite) – Repeat without notes
R eview – Look over notes & book to see if your recall was accurate

Flash Cards
Definitions
Lists
Associations
References
Multiple types of information
Aids recitation

Keep Lists Across Chapters
People and terms
Vocabulary
Concepts
Examples

Keep track of strands of events that occurred at the same time

Collapse Info into Tables
Facilitate comparisons and contrasts
Draws together several sections

Make a Concept Map

Diagrams of Related Ideas

Hierarchy of concepts

Study Skills help at CSS
Your profs
Tutor Center (Somers)
TAs for particular courses
Tutoring with Student Support Services (eligibility requirements)
Study groups
THESE WORK ! !

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Family Sociology Study Techniques

by E Bogue on Jan 17, 2008

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