International Journal of Education and Information Studies

ISSN 2277-3169 Volume 5, Number 1 (2015), pp. 17-24

Research India Publications http://www.ripublication.com

Study Habits of Undergraduate Students

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Summarized Related Literature

This study analyze the relationship of study habits the academic performance of the student. Consists
details about effective study habits are needed in college level.

What are Study Habits?

A person with poor study habits will not be able to learn properly. It is generally believed that a student
learns effective study habits in school.

Why effective study habits in college?

There are four major reasons so as to why teachers should focus helping their students. The very first
reason is that despite of availability of good study materials and the best instructors. The Second reason
is that many students do not know how to think and study properly. The third one being that many
talents remain underdeveloped due to less attention given to their academic and personal growth. The
last one states that there has been marked decline in average weekly study time for college students.
The study time has reduced to almost half i.e. from 24 hrs. In 1961 to 14 hrs. Per week now.

Benefits of Effective Study Habits

Students with effective study habits often score good percentage in their examinations. Effective study
habits results in longer retention of concepts.

Poor Study Habits

The students tend to do the easiest assignment first and do the hardest lasts, but it will lead to lack of
time left to do it right. Students tend to study in a place with full of distractions. Students study even
when they are lack of sleep and food. Students just copy their assignment even though they dont
understand it.

Effective Study Habits

Alternate your study places. Memory is colored by location, and changing your study locales increases
the likelihood of remembering what youve learned. Actively engage your brain, Students should take
down notes.
Take Tests. Consistent testing can help us relearn and recall information, and it pays off when preparing
for final exams. Go to class. It is often seen that students usually miss their classes either due to the
disinterest in the subject or due to disliking for the instructor. Manage your time. Students should
manage their time. Set aside that is not important and prioritize first that is needed.

How Can an Instructor Help the students?

Set Clear Learning Objective. Regular Assignments and Emphasize Outlines. Quiz students frequently.
Consistent tests help students relearn and recall information and thus preparing them for the final
exams as well. Instructors should give a brief recap of what was done in the previous class to maintain
the flow of the concept. Instructors can help students by taking certain counseling sessions which may
include discussions on problems faced by students and overcoming them.

Conclusion

Study habits of students in RAJDHANI COLLEGE, DELHI UNIVERSITY were assessed through a voluntary
survey. The survey indicated that most of the students do not ideally follow effective study habits; The
student spent their study lesser. They dont self-study and sometimes just copy their assignment to
other students.