How to Study for an Exam

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Subject

Use this template to create a dedicated folder or space for each subject , ensuring all relevant materials are organized and readily available for each study session.

Subject

This template is designed to help you with studying for an exam or qualification. The ideas behind it are described in this article together with tips and suggestions for study techniques.
Begin by typing in the name of the subject that you are studying.

Notes

The rest of the map (outside the Dashboard and baseline) is for Mind Mapping or Concept Mapping your notes and summaries. If you use multiple maps, make links to them from this one.

Mind map name and URL

Knowledge baseline

Map out what you already know about this subject. This will help you to connect new learning with previous knowledge.

Knowledge

Resources library

Add resources that will help your studies in the topics below.

Opportunities to share

What opportunities might exist for you to share your knowledge with others?

Opportunities

Research

What other research might be helpful? Are there related subjects that would help with your studies of this one?

Related subjects

Communities

What communities exist around this subject that you could join and learn from? Think about online groups, professional associations, special interest groups, or societies.

People

Who can help you with this subject? Think about lecturers, tutors, experienced colleagues, other students, or people who have taken this qualification before.

Name

Occupation

Past papers

Try to find previous test papers, and read them early to understand how the syllabus is interpreted.

Test paper

Publications

If you have been given a reading list, map it out below, and add any other relevant publications such as professional journals, published papers, conference proceedings, webinars, and other books.

Publication

Dashboard

The 'dashboard' topic holds useful information to help organise your studies. It is separate from the notes themselves.

Syllabus

Map out the syllabus for this subject in the tree below. If you have not received a syllabus, make sure you get a copy.

Element

Deadlines

What are the deadlines for your studies? Add information about exam dates, new projects to start or changes to make.

Purposes

What are your purposes for this study? What will you be able to do when it is completed successfully?

Purpose

Goals

What are your goals in studying this subject? Are you aiming to pass an exam or gain a qualification? Write it down with target grades if they are important to you.

Goal