Analyze Peer-Reviewed Literature of Scientifically Validated Study Skills Procedures
Instructions
Your task is to review the five scholarly, peer-reviewed articles located in this module’s “Required Resources” section of this course! As you read, takes notes about which intervention strategies are scientifically validated as being most effective.
Next, find and review one other recent and highly relevant article from the NU library about studying interventions and strategies.
Summary: Write a one-paragraph summary that synthesizes the key points of the six articles
- Summary: Write a one-paragraph summary that synthesizes the key points of the six articles.
- Effective Strategies: List 3-4 study skills or test-taking strategies deemed effective or highly effective by the researchers.
- Less Effective Strategies: Identify study skills labeled as "ineffective" or "less effective" by the researchers.
- Personal Reflection on Study Skills: Discuss any ineffective strategies that you currently use. Alternatively, explain how your study habits align with the best practices identified in the articles.
- Identifying Target Behaviors: Complete your assignment with a one-paragraph reflection responding to the question: "Which study or test-taking skills could I improve to better prepare for passing the board exam?"
Note - your references must include 5 required articles (Donoghue & Hattie, 2021; Fleck & Zhu, 2024; Huntley et al., 2019; Kong & Stocco, 2022); Motevalli et al., 2013) and one you find on your own.
Length: 2-4 pages not including the title and reference page.
References: Cite your chosen peer-reviewed scholarly article. Include references for our class readings, too. Those are located in the "Required Resources" section.