The Study Buddy app helps high school and college students find peers to study with when they cannot meet with teachers. It connects students in need of help with the same subjects and provides tips on effective studying habits. The app allows users to search for study matches near them, chat, and access resources on managing study time and techniques. The goal is to improve grades by offering free peer assistance for students struggling in their courses.

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Study Buddy
The app that will help you with all of your studying problems!

2. Problem It Will Solve
S Study Buddy helps students in high school and college
who need help studying a certain subject, but are unable
to meet with a teacher or faculty member.
S If you are having trouble finding the best personal study
habits for yourself, Study Buddy has a section about top
studying practices. It has another section to help
estimate the amount of time to study per week also.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th
Have you ever needed to study a subject, but didn’t
have time to meet with a teacher?

3. Purpose
S This software’s main highlight is that it was designed for
students in mind who struggle with class and studying.
S This problem needs to be solved because no student
should be left on their own when they are in dire need of
help.
S I have had multiple relationships to this problem. Not just
one, but many classes I have been studying a topic and
nothing makes sense. At that point I need someone to
help me, but teachers/professors usually aren’t available
right at that moment. At that point you can open up
Study Buddy and search for someone close who might
need help in the subject that you do. Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

4. Objectives
S The goals behind Study Buddy are to help students who are
having difficulty in classes and with studying that they can use
our App to improve their studying habits to what suits their
needs with another peer who needs help on the same topic.
S The Target Market is High School/College subjects; Students in
need of help with any subject or topic of their choice.
S We are helping hundred of thousands of students nationwide
that are in need of free help with their studies.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

5. How It Solves This Problem
S Study Buddy is a simple software that can be used by anybody. It
is a quick and efficient way to find a peer close by that can help
you in a specific subject, or to find ways to perfect your studying
habits.
S It is a free Application that can be found on the Google Play
market, Android Market, and in the iTunes App Store.
S Study Buddy searches for potential matches near your current
position, lets you chat with them, and gives you tips on studying
habits.
S It can be navigated simply by clicking the banner you want to use
(out of the 5 selections) and selecting the subject that is right for
you.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th
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6. Overall Layout
S Main Features:
S Buddy Search
S Estimate Study Hours
S Top Studying Habits
S Helpful Videos
S Buddy Chat
S The layout for this app is mainly 5
banners outlining the main
features, that open up when they
are pressed.
S There are no “Characters” in the
Study Buddy App
S Other than an oscillating
“Pinpoint Locator” circle, and
sliding banners, there is a low
amount of animation.
S The design of Study Buddy is
simple, easy to use, and not
complicated. Press the buttons
you want to take you where it
says. Simple!
S There are logo graphics that are
used in this app, and pictures of
people’s profiles who you could
be “Study Buddies” with.
Also, graphics include the
estimate study hours chart and
helpful videos.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

7. Estimate Study Hours
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

8. Top Studying Habits
1. Study everyday.
2. Create a quiet place at home to study.
3. Turn off the phone, TV, and other devices that may disturb you while studying.
4. Listen to soft music or other white noise.
5. Study in a way that suits your learning style. (Ex: Hands on, Visual, Etc.)
6. Take regular breaks, such as 5 minutes for every half hour.
7. Study early. DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
8. Study the hardest things first, then move onto easier ones.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

9. Top Studying Habits (Cont’)
9. Spend the most time on the things that you find the most difficult.
10. Ask for help if you are struggling with something.
11. Take notes as you study, using your own words to simplify complex concepts.
12. Organize your notes in a notebook or folder.
13. Look at your notes on a regular basis.
14. Quiz yourself about what you just studied.
15. Give yourself a pat on the back after a good study session.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

10. Helpful Video Section
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

11. Development Environment
S The goals behind Study Buddy are to help students
succeed in their future with the use of our Application.
Our goal is for a nationwide increase in grade
average, while decreasing the national dropout rate.
S Simple and easy interface where you first create a FREE
profile, then either use the video or tips banners, or go
straight into the Buddy Search to find a helping hand.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

12. Execution Environment
S Study Buddy will be proposed
to high school and college
students who are looking to find
someone around them who
needs help with the same
school subject.
S Start off in the United States in
English, but as it starts growing
we will expand to become an
international application with
multiple languages.
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th

13. Works Cited
S "15 Good Study Habits To Pick Up Now." Get Schooled. N.p., 18
Sept. 2013. Web. 04 May 2014.
S Abderisak, Adam. "The Best Way To Learn & Study - Study
Habits." Study Habits RSS. N.p., 29 Jan. 2011. Web. 04 May
2014.
S Flickr. Yahoo!, n.d. Web. 05 May 2014.
S "How Many Hours Do I Need To Study?" Estimate Study Hours.
Utah State University, 2009. Web. 2 May 2014
S "How to Get the Most Out of Studying: A Video Series." How to
Get the Most Out of Studying. Samford University, 12 June 2012.
Web. 07 May 2014.
S Youtube.com (for videos)
Lane Compton, Study Buddy, May 7th