

Crash Course Study Skills
Study Skills
In 10 episodes, Thomas Frank teaches you study skills! Based on introductory college-level material and scientific studies, this course takes you through the tools and skills you need to get better at studying and finishing assignments in school and beyond. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
* Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different note-taking methods
* Recognize factors that inhibit productivity and solutions to get past them
* Feel better prepared to study for and take your next exam or finish your next assignment
* Analyze the connections between studying and memory, exercise, and studying
* Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different note-taking methods
* Recognize factors that inhibit productivity and solutions to get past them
* Feel better prepared to study for and take your next exam or finish your next assignment
* Analyze the connections between studying and memory, exercise, and studying
Where to Watch Study Skills
10 Episodes
- Reading AssignmentsE2
Reading AssignmentsLeaving the bookstore at the beginning of the semester you’re probably wondering how the heck you’re going to get through all of that reading. Today we’re explaining how much of that reading you really need to do and the best strategies for making your way through it. - Focus and ConcentrationE5
Focus and ConcentrationHave you ever noticed how easy it is to get distracted while studying – even when you know you really don’t have time for Facebook, Snapchat, Cookie Clicker, or whatever else is calling you? This week we’re going to help you get a better handle on your focus and concentration and how to improve those skills. - ProcrastinationE6
ProcrastinationYou’re on YouTube right now, but you should probably be studying or writing that research paper. But as long as you’re here, we’re going to help you figure out how to get the better of your desire to procrastinate in the future. Just don’t forget about us when you fully master your procrastination, OK? - Test AnxietyE8
Test AnxietyExams can be terrifying. It’s easy to feel like the weight of the world rests in these moments – like this one test determines your grades and, in turn, your whole future – even if you know, rationally, that this isn’t really the case. What’s worse is that this fear and anxiety can make you do worse on the test. So, take a deep breath, and let us walk you through some tips for beating test anxiety so that you can walk in on test day feeling refreshed and confident. - Papers and EssaysE9
Papers and EssaysWriting research papers is an essential skill in your career as a student, and this week we’re going to help you do that like a pro. From figuring out where to begin, to finding the best systems, to breaking out of “research recursion system” (maybe just figuring out what that means), we’ve got you covered. - ExerciseE10
ExerciseWe’re finally to the end of our time together here on Crash Course Study Skills, so this week we’re taking a more holistic approach to being the best learner you can. Part of taking care of your brain is taking care of your whole body, of which your brain is a part. We’re wrapping up this course by outlining some good tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy body, and why it’s such an important part of being a great student.