Transcript How to Read and Study for Anatomy and Physiology

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How to Read and Study
for
Anatomy &
Physiology
David Cameron, Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology
Patti Johnson, QEP Project Manager
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Preview your textbook
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Review the Table of Contents
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Find the Glossary, Index and Appendix.
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Notice the chapter format. Chapter questions and
summaries are included.
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Examine the graphic conventions used in the text.
(Oxygenated blood is always in red; deoxygenated
blood is blue. Fats are yellow etc.)
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Preview each chapter
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Read chapter headings and sub-headings.
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Read the introduction and summary.
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Look for key terms in bold print and read the definitions.
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Examine graphs and charts and read the explanations.
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Notice questions at the end of each section. Answers are in the appendix.
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Ask yourself, “Do I have any prior knowledge on this topic?”
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Activate Prior Knowledge
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Strengthen limited knowledge of a topic with research.
Be an advocate for your own learning.
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Google the topic. Find a “Dummy” book. Check the library.
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Recall information covered in a previous science class.
What do you remember?
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Find basic information to establish prior knowledge. Attend lectures with
confidence. You know what’s coming!
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Read the Chapter
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Reading ahead is the key to success! Read before attending lecture.
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Read one paragraph at a time. Focus on words in bold print and their
definitions. Exam questions often come from words in bold print.
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Locate charts and graphs referred to in the text. Take the time to read
titles, data and explanations. The rest of the paragraph should support and
clarify your findings.
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Remember to use question marks when you are confused. Avoid waiting
to have questions answered the day before an exam.
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Annotate PowerPoint Slides
During Lecture
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Make a copy of all the PowerPoint slides to use during lecture!
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Take notes (annotate) on your copy as your instructor explains each slide.
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“Read your instructor.” Notice what is emphasized. Star what the instructor
says is important; put a large, bold T to stand for possible test question.
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Put a question mark by information you need more help with.
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Use sticky notes to record big ideas or summarize concepts.
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Make connections to everyday life.
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Get the Most Out of Labs
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Read chapters, lab exercises and lab handouts before coming to lab.
Lab quizzes are designed to test your knowledge of a topic before
you participate in lab activities.
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Reading ahead of time is crucial.
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Actively participate and ask questions.
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Get to know your lab instructor and your peers.
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Take advantage of the limited time you have in lab to get the most
out of all available resources.
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Read the Chapter Again
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Use annotated slides, lecture notes and lab notes to help you further
understand the information.
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Focus again on words in bold print, and make flash cards or other study aids.
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Focus on figures, and be certain you understand them. Underline main points,
and take notes.
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Ask yourself: What are the main points within each section? What are the key
concepts? What message is the author attempting to relay? Why is this
important? Write it down.
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Answer questions at the end of each section. Check answers in the appendix.
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Be an Active Reader
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Practice metacognition. (Know when you know, and know when you don’t
know.)
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Reread when you don’t understand. Refer to your annotated PowerPoint
slides, chapter notes and lecture notes for help.
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Limit highlighting.
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Underline, mark or circle main ideas. Write in the margins of your text or
use sticky notes.
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Make flash cards, concept maps and other study aids that work for you.
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Form Study Groups
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Contact peers and form groups as soon as possible. Avoid waiting until the
week before a test.
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Review lecture notes, PowerPoint slides and lab notes together.
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Teach each other. Invest in a portable whiteboard to use at Starbucks.
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If you really know the material, you can teach it to someone else!
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No study group? Teach your spouse, a friend, your children, your pets.
Teach anyone who will listen.
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STUDY SMART
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Read from your text; study from your notes.
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Use your notes, annotated PowerPoint slides, flash cards and concept
maps to study.
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Refer to your book as a resource to answer questions you might have or to
fill gaps in your study aids.
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Spend time studying alone, as well as, with your group.
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Take advantage of the BRC, tutors, workshops and the QEP website.
BrookhavenCollege.edu/Reading
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Have a great semester and
Good Luck!