Study Methods & Motivation: A Practical Guide to Effective Study

by Edwin A. Locke

For the serious student, this book offers a practical program for improving thinking and reading skills for long-term learning. Specifically, it explains how to understand, ask questions, and recall. Study Methods and Motivation goes beyond simply telling students to set goals, learn from mistakes, and stay calm during exams; it also explains how to accomplish these tasks. The techniques for taking notes, improving memory, managing time, and reading productively are especially helpful. In addition, the effective methods for dealing with boredom and fatigue, eliminating mental blocks, and coping with anxiety and failure will benefit student.

Genres: Education, Productivity, Self Help, Philosophy

183 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Taught me a lot about how to read and understand what I'm reading.

[Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm adding this book to my "read yearly" list. I think by keeping these methods and ideas fresh in my head I can get more out of everything else I read throughout the year.

[Meeta Mathur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice