You should select an exercise from Module 1 that demonstrates how you developed a particular study skill. (250 words) On your page you should state what the objectives of the exercise were, what you learnt from it, and how you might develop this study skill.
My selected exercise from Module 1 is 'Note Taking
'. The objectives of the exercise were to help us with taking notes, (deciding
what and when to write), to practice using an HTML editor and to get us
thinking about the course material.
My note taking has always been weak so I used this exercise to improve
my note taking skills. I learnt that it is better to make proper notes as
I read, rather than make erratic notes and then try and decipher them afterwards.
Creating coherent notes first time has saved me many hours of rereading
and rewriting because I can't read the notes I have made.
I have learnt that it is better to make a quick note about references and
ideas rather than spend hours later trying to find where I first read something.
I found it easier to make coherent notes in HTML format with the spellchecker
checking my work as I went along. This ensured my work was spelt correctly
while the application questioned my grammar. This forced me to read my notes
and check they made sense before I moved onto the next subject.
I intend to develop this study skill by continuing to make notes using
an editor to ensure my notes are readable and that they make sense. By continuing
to create notes in this way I hope to develop a habit and become quicker
at note taking while maintaining readability.
Completed Exercise - Note Taking
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