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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Study smarter NOT harder // Positive affirmations, note taking tips, and TIME

Hello again > > >

This might be the last blog I do before the Final Exams
So, Here is the rest of the most important information of the book


(-_-) The Fourth Part of this Good Book +_+
Top 10 Positive Affirmations : : : :


It may seem silly, but Positive Affirmation work.  Tell your mind what you want to believe, and eventually it will be perceived as the truth.  Repetition makes positive affirmations "firm" in your mind.  You are what you believe yourself to be.  All attitudes are learned, so why not learn a posittive attitude?


1.  I can LEARN anything.

2.  I learn EASILY.

3.  I am a fabulous learner.

4.  There is genius potential inside me.  It will come alive.

5.  I will perform at my best on this COMING EXAM.

6.  Everything will come back to me when I need it.

7.  I am committed to being a consistently successful learner.

8.  My brain is the most powerful Bio-Supercomputer in the universe.

9.  Nothing Can Stop ME.

10.  I will continue until I succeed, no matter how many temporary failures might intervene.

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(-_-) The 5th Part of this Good Book +_+
Top 9 Tips for effective Note Making

1.  Go to all your classes.
2.  Don't eat a big meal or drink alcohol before class.
3.  Review previous notes before class.
4  Be certain to do all required reading before each lecture.
5.  Sit at the FRONT.
6.  Listen actively.  Constantly question, conclude, and anticipate what the instructor is going to say.
7.  Make notes in your own words.  Use the instructor's exact words sparingly and only when essential.
8.  Review notes immediately after class.  Add as much material to your notes as you can.
9.  Don't record your lectures.  It just postpones the real work.  Do it right the first time.


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(-_-) The Sixth Part of this Good Book +_+
Top 6 Aspects of Good Tome Managment


1.  Always know your Priorities.
2.  Set your plans to take action that achieves your priorites.  This is the best defence against procrastination.
3.  Do it right the first time.
4.  Follow the principles of proper schedule making.
5.  Use the power of TO-Do Lists.
6.  Keep track of all important dates and commitments on a calender.


That's it for now.
And again the book is so useful and helpful, and I recommed it for everyone in EAPP 1 < lol
You can find the book in the [  Book Store ] of the U of C.
It only costs 22.95 $CAD


GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FINALS
YOU MAY NEED IT ^_^

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Study smarter NOT harder:: Reading, Essay and Exam Preparation Tips

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Hello Guys 
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This is the complete of the other parts of the BOOK



:: The Second Part ::

Top 10 Steps to Effective Study Reading:


1. Understand that study reading is slow and detailed.  There is no speed-reading in serious studying.

2. Build a road map of everychapter and book by surveying or previewing it.

3. Read the title and think.

4. Read the table of contents (if it's a book) or introductory paragraphs.  Think about what to expect.

5. Read the Conclusion.

6. Read any summay and review questions.

7. Read all major Headings and Subheadings.

8. Read the first sentence of each paragraph.

9. Examine all pictures and graphs carfully.

10. Before detailed reading, take the material from steps 3 to 9 and think.  Activate all the knowledge you have gaine from your survey.

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: : :  The Third Part of the Book  : : :

Top 10 Steps to Completing an ESSAY:


1.  Start early.

2.  Give yourself enough time to do at least two drafts.  Never hand in a first draft.

3.  Divide and conquer.  Follow a plan that divides the work into sevral manageable chunks or stages.

4.  Set a time limit for each stage.

5.  Always brainstorm your ideas before outlining or writing.

6.  Always build a detailed outline before starting to write.

7.  Write your first draft as quickly as you can.  Let the polish come later.

8.  Let the first draft sit for a few days before revising it.

9.  Little things count.  Check spelling and Basic Grammar.

10.  Never hand the essay in late without prior approval.


I hope my friends you read this before the FINAL EXAMS.  Tomorrow I'll put the other Parts too.
Good Luck and Take are.


Aziz :(

Thursday, November 18, 2010

STUDY SMARTER NOT HARDER BOOK

Hello everyone ^_^ how's the Crazy Weather with you :(

First, I want to tell you that,  I've been absent two days because I have a big Headace, Pain in my throat, stomach ace and Weakness in my all body< The good news is I'm a LIFE ^_*

S o o o ...:


Couple months ago, I bought a book from the [ Book Store in the U of C ] called " Study Smarter, Not Harder ".  it's amaizing book because it talks about How a student can study in short time but even in effective way.
Also, the author talked about the importance of Sleeping 8 hours, Eating healthy food, Regular exercising, relaxing and having good or Positive attitude when you study.




I will try in this blog to give you the Summary of the book by writing the most important points.  It will be around 4 to 5 parts in the end.


The First Part . . . :

Top 10 Reasons to Become a Genius:


1.  The world is changing in favor of those who command knowledge.

2.  Employability increasingly depends on the ability to learn fast and easily.

3.  Almost all new industries-and their jobs- are based on information skills.

4.  The cometition for knowledge-based jobs will necessitate excellence in learing capability, not just adequacy.

5.  Every career change will require upgrading of knowledge credentials and skills.  Your learning ability must be kept honed and in peak condition.

6.  Because you can.  Such learning and intellectual level is within your reach.  Try to achieve your maximum potential.


Again, you can buy the book in the Book Store in the University of Calgary, and it's only costs  $22.95 CAD

I really recommand the book for all of  you guys, Because I learned a lot of information from this book.  It will help you in university and your life too.

Have a good Weekend and try to survive from this weather

Best,,

Aziz @_@

Thursday, September 23, 2010

This is NOT Abdulaziz ^_^

Hi :( This is Abdulaziz Alsawaha.  I am your classmate from Saudi Arabia. I born in Beep < If you want to know you have to ask me lol

I have 2 brothers.  First one is 26 years old and the last one is 18 years old.  So I am in the middle and according to the psychologists I'm not the smartest & funniest << Don't worry about that

Here are some nice information about that:


Birth Order: Characteristics of Middle Children
  • More mysterious. Middle born children are more difficult to define because their identity growing up changed (from last born to middle child). This affects their personality and environment in unpredictable ways.
  • Peacekeepers. Middle born children may be more likely to keep peace in the family, to restore connections and relationships.
  • Less decisive. Middle children may take longer to choose a career than firstborn or later-borns. They may deliberately make opposite choices than firstborns; if the first born is a doctor, the middle child may choose to be a firefighter or policeman.
  • Less connected. Middle children may not be as attached to the family as first borns or later borns.

So I've been in Calgary since last year, So If you have any questions about Calgary I might help.

I created this blog NOT because Scott told me, But because I would to share my ideas and thoughts with you ^_^

I know some of the students and I want to know everyone and Scott is a funny teacher :(


Talk to you soon
Best,,,