Inventory of College Level Study Skills

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* 2. TEXTBOOKS: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.

	Almost always	More than half of the time	About half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
I formulate questions from a chapter before, during, or after reading	I formulate questions from a chapter before, during, or after reading Almost always	I formulate questions from a chapter before, during, or after reading More than half of the time	I formulate questions from a chapter before, during, or after reading About half of the time	I formulate questions from a chapter before, during, or after reading Less than half of the time	I formulate questions from a chapter before, during, or after reading Almost never
Before reading an assignment, I survey headings, bold print, italics, questions, summaries, etc.	Before reading an assignment, I survey headings, bold print, italics, questions, summaries, etc. Almost always	Before reading an assignment, I survey headings, bold print, italics, questions, summaries, etc. More than half of the time	Before reading an assignment, I survey headings, bold print, italics, questions, summaries, etc. About half of the time	Before reading an assignment, I survey headings, bold print, italics, questions, summaries, etc. Less than half of the time	Before reading an assignment, I survey headings, bold print, italics, questions, summaries, etc. Almost never
I try to get the meaning of new terms as I encounter them the first time.	I try to get the meaning of new terms as I encounter them the first time. Almost always	I try to get the meaning of new terms as I encounter them the first time. More than half of the time	I try to get the meaning of new terms as I encounter them the first time. About half of the time	I try to get the meaning of new terms as I encounter them the first time. Less than half of the time	I try to get the meaning of new terms as I encounter them the first time. Almost never
I formulate answers to questions I have made as I read an assignment.	I formulate answers to questions I have made as I read an assignment. Almost always	I formulate answers to questions I have made as I read an assignment. More than half of the time	I formulate answers to questions I have made as I read an assignment. About half of the time	I formulate answers to questions I have made as I read an assignment. Less than half of the time	I formulate answers to questions I have made as I read an assignment. Almost never
I look for main ideas as I read.	I look for main ideas as I read. Almost always	I look for main ideas as I read. More than half of the time	I look for main ideas as I read. About half of the time	I look for main ideas as I read. Less than half of the time	I look for main ideas as I read. Almost never
I am able to spot main ideas and the related details under main ideas.	I am able to spot main ideas and the related details under main ideas. Almost always	I am able to spot main ideas and the related details under main ideas. More than half of the time	I am able to spot main ideas and the related details under main ideas. About half of the time	I am able to spot main ideas and the related details under main ideas. Less than half of the time	I am able to spot main ideas and the related details under main ideas. Almost never
I read a textbook chapter more than once.	I read a textbook chapter more than once. Almost always	I read a textbook chapter more than once. More than half of the time	I read a textbook chapter more than once. About half of the time	I read a textbook chapter more than once. Less than half of the time	I read a textbook chapter more than once. Almost never
I use a textbook study system such as SQ3R, OK5R, etc.	I use a textbook study system such as SQ3R, OK5R, etc. Almost always	I use a textbook study system such as SQ3R, OK5R, etc. More than half of the time	I use a textbook study system such as SQ3R, OK5R, etc. About half of the time	I use a textbook study system such as SQ3R, OK5R, etc. Less than half of the time	I use a textbook study system such as SQ3R, OK5R, etc. Almost never

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* 3. NOTETAKING: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.

	Almost always	More than half of the time	About half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
I take notes as I read text book assignments.	I take notes as I read text book assignments. Almost always	I take notes as I read text book assignments. More than half of the time	I take notes as I read text book assignments. About half of the time	I take notes as I read text book assignments. Less than half of the time	I take notes as I read text book assignments. Almost never
I take notes in lectures.	I take notes in lectures. Almost always	I take notes in lectures. More than half of the time	I take notes in lectures. About half of the time	I take notes in lectures. Less than half of the time	I take notes in lectures. Almost never
After taking notes, I review them before doing something else.	After taking notes, I review them before doing something else. Almost always	After taking notes, I review them before doing something else. More than half of the time	After taking notes, I review them before doing something else. About half of the time	After taking notes, I review them before doing something else. Less than half of the time	After taking notes, I review them before doing something else. Almost never
I rewrite lecture notes.	I rewrite lecture notes. Almost always	I rewrite lecture notes. More than half of the time	I rewrite lecture notes. About half of the time	I rewrite lecture notes. Less than half of the time	I rewrite lecture notes. Almost never
I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy.	I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy. Almost always	I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy. More than half of the time	I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy. About half of the time	I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy. Less than half of the time	I compare notes with one or more other students to check completeness and accuracy. Almost never
I organize notes to make self-testing easier.	I organize notes to make self-testing easier. Almost always	I organize notes to make self-testing easier. More than half of the time	I organize notes to make self-testing easier. About half of the time	I organize notes to make self-testing easier. Less than half of the time	I organize notes to make self-testing easier. Almost never

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* 4. MEMORY: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.

	Almost always	More than half of the time	About half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
I review notes more than once or twice for exams or quizzes.	I review notes more than once or twice for exams or quizzes. Almost always	I review notes more than once or twice for exams or quizzes. More than half of the time	I review notes more than once or twice for exams or quizzes. About half of the time	I review notes more than once or twice for exams or quizzes. Less than half of the time	I review notes more than once or twice for exams or quizzes. Almost never
I use mnemonics (memory devices)	I use mnemonics (memory devices) Almost always	I use mnemonics (memory devices) More than half of the time	I use mnemonics (memory devices) About half of the time	I use mnemonics (memory devices) Less than half of the time	I use mnemonics (memory devices) Almost never
I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc.	I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc. Almost always	I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc. More than half of the time	I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc. About half of the time	I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc. Less than half of the time	I use visuals in my notes such as sketches, mind maps, diagrams, charts, etc. Almost never
I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes.	I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes. Almost always	I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes. More than half of the time	I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes. About half of the time	I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes. Less than half of the time	I quiz myself over material that could appear on future exams and quizzes. Almost never
I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists.	I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists. Almost always	I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists. More than half of the time	I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists. About half of the time	I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists. Less than half of the time	I organize details to main ideas into numbered or lettered lists. Almost never
I convert text and lecture material in to my own words.	I convert text and lecture material in to my own words. Almost always	I convert text and lecture material in to my own words. More than half of the time	I convert text and lecture material in to my own words. About half of the time	I convert text and lecture material in to my own words. Less than half of the time	I convert text and lecture material in to my own words. Almost never
I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying.	I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying. Almost always	I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying. More than half of the time	I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying. About half of the time	I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying. Less than half of the time	I think about material that could be on exams and quizzes when I am not studying. Almost never
I try to understand material in my notes in addition to memorizing.	I try to understand material in my notes in addition to memorizing. Almost always	I try to understand material in my notes in addition to memorizing. More than half of the time	I try to understand material in my notes in addition to memorizing. About half of the time	I try to understand material in my notes in addition to memorizing. Less than half of the time	I try to understand material in my notes in addition to memorizing. Almost never
I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order.	I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order. Almost always	I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order. More than half of the time	I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order. About half of the time	I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order. Less than half of the time	I try to organize main ideas and details into some logical or meaningful order. Almost never

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* 5. TEST PREPARATION: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.

	Almost always	More than half of the time	About half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
I study with a classmate or group.	I study with a classmate or group. Almost always	I study with a classmate or group. More than half of the time	I study with a classmate or group. About half of the time	I study with a classmate or group. Less than half of the time	I study with a classmate or group. Almost never
When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc.	When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc. Almost always	When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc. More than half of the time	When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc. About half of the time	When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc. Less than half of the time	When I don't understand something, I get help from classmates, tutors, instructors, SI leaders, etc. Almost never
I do all homework assignments.	I do all homework assignments. Almost always	I do all homework assignments. More than half of the time	I do all homework assignments. About half of the time	I do all homework assignments. Less than half of the time	I do all homework assignments. Almost never
I turn in all homework assignments on time.	I turn in all homework assignments on time. Almost always	I turn in all homework assignments on time. More than half of the time	I turn in all homework assignments on time. About half of the time	I turn in all homework assignments on time. Less than half of the time	I turn in all homework assignments on time. Almost never
I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test.	I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test. Almost always	I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test. More than half of the time	I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test. About half of the time	I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test. Less than half of the time	I can easily identify what I have learned and what I have not yet learned before I take a test. Almost never
I review past notes for a class before I go to that class.	I review past notes for a class before I go to that class. Almost always	I review past notes for a class before I go to that class. More than half of the time	I review past notes for a class before I go to that class. About half of the time	I review past notes for a class before I go to that class. Less than half of the time	I review past notes for a class before I go to that class. Almost never
I read assigned material before I go to class.	I read assigned material before I go to class. Almost always	I read assigned material before I go to class. More than half of the time	I read assigned material before I go to class. About half of the time	I read assigned material before I go to class. Less than half of the time	I read assigned material before I go to class. Almost never
I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture.	I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture. Almost always	I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture. More than half of the time	I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture. About half of the time	I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture. Less than half of the time	I begin studying for an exam from the first week material is assigned or covered in lecture. Almost never
I review lecture notes soon after class.	I review lecture notes soon after class. Almost always	I review lecture notes soon after class. More than half of the time	I review lecture notes soon after class. About half of the time	I review lecture notes soon after class. Less than half of the time	I review lecture notes soon after class. Almost never
I keep up to date on assignments and homework.	I keep up to date on assignments and homework. Almost always	I keep up to date on assignments and homework. More than half of the time	I keep up to date on assignments and homework. About half of the time	I keep up to date on assignments and homework. Less than half of the time	I keep up to date on assignments and homework. Almost never
I eat well-balanced meals daily.	I eat well-balanced meals daily. Almost always	I eat well-balanced meals daily. More than half of the time	I eat well-balanced meals daily. About half of the time	I eat well-balanced meals daily. Less than half of the time	I eat well-balanced meals daily. Almost never
I exercise daily.	I exercise daily. Almost always	I exercise daily. More than half of the time	I exercise daily. About half of the time	I exercise daily. Less than half of the time	I exercise daily. Almost never
I attend learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them	I attend learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them Almost always	I attend learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them More than half of the time	I attend learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them About half of the time	I attend learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them Less than half of the time	I attend learning skills classes or learning skills workshops when I know about them Almost never

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* 6. CONCENTRATION: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.

	Almost always	More than half of the time	About half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something.	I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something. Almost always	I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something. More than half of the time	I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something. About half of the time	I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something. Less than half of the time	I study where it is quiet when trying to learn and remember something. Almost never
I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying.	I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying. Almost always	I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying. More than half of the time	I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying. About half of the time	I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying. Less than half of the time	I study for a length of time then take a short break before returning to studying. Almost never
I study in varied places.	I study in varied places. Almost always	I study in varied places. More than half of the time	I study in varied places. About half of the time	I study in varied places. Less than half of the time	I study in varied places. Almost never
I avoid cramming.	I avoid cramming. Almost always	I avoid cramming. More than half of the time	I avoid cramming. About half of the time	I avoid cramming. Less than half of the time	I avoid cramming. Almost never
I have all my study equipment handy in my study place (pens, paper, calculator, electronics, etc.)	I have all my study equipment handy in my study place (pens, paper, calculator, electronics, etc.) Almost always	I have all my study equipment handy in my study place (pens, paper, calculator, electronics, etc.) More than half of the time	I have all my study equipment handy in my study place (pens, paper, calculator, electronics, etc.) About half of the time	I have all my study equipment handy in my study place (pens, paper, calculator, electronics, etc.) Less than half of the time	I have all my study equipment handy in my study place (pens, paper, calculator, electronics, etc.) Almost never
When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I intend to study	When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I intend to study Almost always	When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I intend to study More than half of the time	When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I intend to study About half of the time	When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I intend to study Less than half of the time	When I sit down to study, I tell myself that I intend to study Almost never
I break a large assignment into smaller segments.	I break a large assignment into smaller segments. Almost always	I break a large assignment into smaller segments. More than half of the time	I break a large assignment into smaller segments. About half of the time	I break a large assignment into smaller segments. Less than half of the time	I break a large assignment into smaller segments. Almost never
When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway.	When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway. Almost always	When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway. More than half of the time	When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway. About half of the time	When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway. Less than half of the time	When the subject matter is not naturally interesting, I find ways to learn it anyway. Almost never
It is easy to pay attention in class.	It is easy to pay attention in class. Almost always	It is easy to pay attention in class. More than half of the time	It is easy to pay attention in class. About half of the time	It is easy to pay attention in class. Less than half of the time	It is easy to pay attention in class. Almost never
I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible.	I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible. Almost always	I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible. More than half of the time	I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible. About half of the time	I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible. Less than half of the time	I avoid studying in the evenings as much as possible. Almost never

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* 7. TIME MANAGEMENT: Read each statement below. Think carefully about each statement and respond as truthfully as you can. Mark the column that best describes your study skill.

	Almost always	More than half of the time	About half of the time	Less than half of the time	Almost never
I use a calendar book or an electronic calendar for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities.	I use a calendar book or an electronic calendar for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities. Almost always	I use a calendar book or an electronic calendar for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities. More than half of the time	I use a calendar book or an electronic calendar for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities. About half of the time	I use a calendar book or an electronic calendar for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities. Less than half of the time	I use a calendar book or an electronic calendar for recording daily and weekly upcoming academic and personal activities. Almost never
I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities.	I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities. Almost always	I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities. More than half of the time	I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities. About half of the time	I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities. Less than half of the time	I use lists such as daily "to do" lists, assignment lists, etc. to organize academic and personal activities. Almost never
I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as work, club meetings, classes, etc.	I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as work, club meetings, classes, etc. Almost always	I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as work, club meetings, classes, etc. More than half of the time	I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as work, club meetings, classes, etc. About half of the time	I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as work, club meetings, classes, etc. Less than half of the time	I set up a master schedule of fixed monthly activities such as work, club meetings, classes, etc. Almost never
I write out short-term and long-term academic goals.	I write out short-term and long-term academic goals. Almost always	I write out short-term and long-term academic goals. More than half of the time	I write out short-term and long-term academic goals. About half of the time	I write out short-term and long-term academic goals. Less than half of the time	I write out short-term and long-term academic goals. Almost never
I start papers and projects way before they are due.	I start papers and projects way before they are due. Almost always	I start papers and projects way before they are due. More than half of the time	I start papers and projects way before they are due. About half of the time	I start papers and projects way before they are due. Less than half of the time	I start papers and projects way before they are due. Almost never
I study at least 2 hour for every hour I am in class.	I study at least 2 hour for every hour I am in class. Almost always	I study at least 2 hour for every hour I am in class. More than half of the time	I study at least 2 hour for every hour I am in class. About half of the time	I study at least 2 hour for every hour I am in class. Less than half of the time	I study at least 2 hour for every hour I am in class. Almost never