Managing your time Attending classes Taking notes and studying • The Five Rs of note taking • The SQ3R study method Mastering exams Completing assignments

Completing assignments

Taking notes, studying, and taking tests are all important—but so is completing day-to-day assignments, whether it’s finishing your reading to be prepared for class discussion, completing short writing exercises, or writing entire term papers. Keys to success with these assignments include:

•	Review requirements such as content and formatting. Your teachers may have cut you some slack in high school, but in college you may find that your most brilliant paper gets a bad grade if your bibliography is sloppy or formatted improperly. Take those variables out of the equation so the professor can focus on your work.
•	Check due dates and turn assignments in on time, every time. If you’re having trouble meeting a deadline, let the professor know as soon as possible.
•	Remember that college is different from high school. Professors are more interested in your thoughts, opinions, and creativity than in your ability to repeat information.