TRI DUC ENGLISH ✦ ACADEMIC EDGE UNIT 21 EDITION Study habits and skills Time management · Academic vocabulary · Exam preparation A. Time management West Preston University has a web-based self-assessment questionnaire on time management. Hover over the bold words to see their definitions. Time management: Rate your ability to organise your time. 1. Do you begin working on end-of-semester assignments early in the semester? 2. Do you meet deadlines for submitting work? 3. Do you ever have to request an extension for your work? 4. Do you spend hours cramming just before an exam? 5. Do you make a to-do list each week? 6. Do you include extra-curricular activities when you plan your study time? B. Study habits and problems studying Here are some students' comments about study habits and problems associated with studying. Hover over the bold words for definitions. "I try to prioritise the most difficult or urgent task first, when I feel more motivated." "I'm a slow reader. I need to improve my reading speed. I find revision before exams really difficult. I can only revise for about two hours at a time. My mind starts to wander ." "I always try to review my lecture notes within 24 hours of the time I took them. I do need to improve my note-taking." "I use tricks to memorise things, like mnemonics and visualising . I try to brainstorm the topic and draw mind maps before I write a first draft of an essay." "I know rote learning isn't very fashionable nowadays, but I find it useful to learn some things by heart , especially lists of things." "In an...