Exams can be a nerve-racking experience. You\u2019re having to recall a semesters worth of knowledge and communicate it effectively, all the while trying to beat the clock. So with exam period just around the corner, the time to start revising is now.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve compiled a list of study tips and tricks to help you study to the best of your ability and make the revision process a little easier.<\/p>\n
Read aloud<\/strong><\/p>\n You should not only read your textbooks and flashcards over and over, but you should try reading them aloud as this helps your brain commit the information to memory. By voicing the material, you are giving it a distinct sound and therefore giving your brain another way of remembering it.<\/p>\n Re-watch your lectures<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re furiously trying to take down every word your lecturer is saying, there\u2019s a good chance you might be missing out on vital information in a lecture. Instead, sit and listen during your actual lecture, and then make use of the lecture recording later and work through it, taking notes at your own pace.<\/p>\n Block distractions<\/strong><\/p>\n Time to get strict with yourself – create a study timetable and stick to it, or find a quiet space in your home without a TV or phone and settle in for a study session. By removing procrastination temptations from your surroundings you will give yourself the best chance at focused study.<\/p>\n Turn your notes into an infographic<\/strong><\/p>\n An infographic utilises charts and icons to display information in a visual, condensed, easy to understand way. Try turning a topic you\u2019re studying into an infographic poster, or if you want to start small, try adding graphics or illustrations to your regular notes.<\/p>\n Explain it to a friend or parent<\/strong><\/p>\n Find someone who is totally unfamiliar with the subject that you\u2019re studying, and try to explain a concept to them in a simple way. If they can understand what you\u2019re talking about, chances are you will know your stuff.<\/p>\n Reward yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n Having a few lollies when you finish reading a page of text or allowing yourself to watch an episode of your favourite show after two hours of solid study will help you stay motivated to keep studying.<\/p>\n Stop the all-nighters<\/strong><\/p>\n Even though you think you need as much time as possible to revise and memorise your notes, don\u2019t forget that your body needs time to rest and recuperate in order to function properly. While you\u2019re resting, your brain reaffirms the new memories you\u2019ve collected throughout the day.<\/p>\n Take care of you<\/strong><\/p>\n Off the back of getting a good night\u2019s rest, ensure you are eating well and exercising, as this will ensure you perform at your best when it comes to exam time.<\/p>\n Quit cramming<\/strong><\/p>\n Going through an entire textbook of information during one study session isn\u2019t advised as it\u2019s likely you won\u2019t remember much. Instead, break down what you need to study into digestible chunks and use those to guide what you need to accomplish in each study session.<\/p>\n Good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019ve compiled a list of study tips and tricks to help you study to the best of your ability and make the revision process a little easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4317,"featured_media":20226,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_oasis-categories":0,"footnotes":""},"oasis-categories":[147],"class_list":["post-13717","oasis-news","type-oasis-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","oasis-categories-study-skills"],"acf":false,"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/simple-study-image-1588x840-1.jpg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Jaeger","last_name":"Wieland","display_name":"Jaeger Wieland"},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-24 17:01:43","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/13717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/oasis-news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4317"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/13717\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-categories?post=13717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}