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Project Management, Time Management, Study Skills, Outline Revisions - Week 2

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Effective Study Skills In examinations, I have struggled with planning and executing answers to longer-form essay questions.  Creating an outline off to the side is a good idea, one that I don't think I've done in exam environments. My ear for note taking can use some practice.  This semester, I am taking my notes in Google Keep as I watch and listen to lecture videos.  Usually I do not go back and revise them, but I will work on that as part of the SQ3R method.   I can admit to being a procrastinator when it comes to studying.  While I can make it through most exams without issue, long term retention and learning can be difficult.  With the good lessons we are receiving in Proseminar, I feel much more encouraged to manage my study time and coursework time throughout the week. Depending on the topic, I will sometimes go down useful tangents to related topics.  This can help me connect the dots and reinforce some of the topics.  After taking n...