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Focus & Concentration (09:12)
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get distracted while studying - even when you know you really don't have time for Facebook, Snapchat, Cookie Clicker, or whatever else is calling you? This week we're going to help you get a better handle on your focus and concentration and how to improve those skills.
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Memory (09:53)
An essential part of learning and studying is remembering things, so this week Thomas explains some of how your memory works so that you can spend less time working against your memory's limitations and more time playing to its real strengths.
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Papers & Essays (8:37)
Writing research papers is an essential skill in your career as a student, and this week we're going to help you do that like a pro. From figuring out where to begin, to finding the best systems, to breaking out of �research recursion system� (maybe just figuring out what that means), we've got you covered.
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The Power of Habits (3:07)
There’s lots of advice around about the study habits students should be developing to help them succeed. But that still leaves a big question. How do they develop the good habits that are going to get them the best grades? In a series of simple steps, this short film lets you in on some of the secrets of how to develop the kinds of positive study habits that bring long-term academic benefits.
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Procrastination (10:05)
You're on YouTube right now, but you should probably be studying or writing that research paper. But as long as you're here, we're going to help you figure out how to get the better of your desire to procrastinate in the future. Just don't forget about us when you fully master your procrastination, OK?
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Spaced Repetition (3:44)
Research has shown that when students learn new information, they’ll usually have forgotten half of it within a day and most of it after a week. This is called the forgetting curve. This film explains how spaced repetition helps students avoid the forgetting curve and, compared to cramming, remember twice as much information in half as much time.
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Studying for Exams (08:39)
It turns out that saving all of your studying until after midnight on the night before your big exam is not actually a great way to prepare. Today, Thomas explains some test prep strategies that actually work.
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Taking Notes (8:30)
The first step in honing your new study skills is to take better notes. This week Thomas will tell you everything you need to know to come to class prepared and find a note-taking system that will help you retain and review like a champ.
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Test Anxiety (08:28)
Exams can be terrifying. It's easy to feel like the weight of the world rests in these moments - like this one test determines your grades and, in turn, your whole future - even if you know, rationally, that this isn't really the case. What's worse is that this fear and anxiety can make you do worse on the test. So, take a deep breath, and let us walk you through some tips for beating test anxiety so that you can walk in on test day feeling refreshed and confident.
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