Success in education is not only instinctive or based on brain capacity, it also depends on good study habits and the skills that one learns and develops over time. over time. This essay will examine the different strategies that enable effective studying and help students become better organized. When you start studying it is very difficult because it has had no relevance to you, no 'form', you have to develop some sort of system that suits you, otherwise you will always struggle to settle into a routine . Before you begin, you need to create an environment that best suits you for the different stages of your studies. Note what helps you learn, for example: is there quiet, music or background noise? Do you need to be at home, with friends in a group or at the library? Students differ in the skills they use and apply at different stages of the study process. I find that I study well when I'm home alone. I love all my books, research, and class notes around me while I sit on the floor. The next step is to make sure you have the right study tools, paper, pen, books, computer, etc. Students should be proud of their work, there are often questions about whether their work is good enough or not. You shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes, because you learn from them. When I first started the academic literacy course, I was afraid to submit work for fear it would be wrong, which ultimately caused me to fall behind. Since then I have learned that your work can never really be wrong, my teacher made me understand that work can always be improved, so you should always submit something. Teachers/conferences also play an important role in helping...... middle of paper......fice.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC102820191033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101423511033There are many others sites with other useful information to help students get organized. We must not forget to find a balance between the task to be accomplished and the time available to complete it. Having good organizational skills gives you confidence and helps you to think and develop attitudes that make learning more interesting and easier. You'll also gain insight into the many ways you can study more effectively. Organized students often perform better than their contemporaries. Success in education truly repeats itself and, as they say, practice makes perfect. Works Cited Quaco Cloutterbuck (2009) Academic Literacy notes Week 2. Stella Cottrell Palgrave Study Skills Third Edition. Andrew Northledge The Good Study Guide. Ron Fry How to Study Sixth Edition.