What is Studying: Definition and 662 Discussions

Study skills, academic skill, or study strategies are approaches applied to learning. They are generally critical to success in school, considered essential for acquiring good grades, and useful for learning throughout one's life.
Study skills are an array of skills which tackle the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining information, or dealing with assessments. They include mnemonics, which aid the retention of lists of information; effective reading; concentration techniques; and efficient note taking.While often left up to the student and their support network, study skills are increasingly taught at the high school and university level.
More broadly, any skill which boosts a person's ability to study, retain and recall information which assists in and passing exams can be termed a study skill, and this could include time management and motivational techniques.
Study skills are discrete techniques that can be learned, usually in a short time, and applied to all or most fields of study. They must, therefore, be distinguished from strategies that are specific to a particular field of study (e.g. music or technology), and from abilities inherent in the student, such as aspects of intelligence or learning styles. It is crucial in this, however, for students to gain initial insight into their habitual approaches to study, so they may better understand the dynamics and personal resistances to learning new techniques.

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  1. K

    I Succeed in Learning Relativity: Transport, Frames, Tensors

    How much essential is it to learn concepts such as - different types of transport of vectors, like Fermi Walker and Parallel transport; - different frames (basis vectors); - tensor densities and integrations To put it another way, do they play a important role in the theory? If one for some...
  2. Notreallytrying

    Studying I need some insight about studying in Malaysia and Germany

    Hi everybody, This is my first time posting here and I hope I'm in the Right place. To give some back story, I'm Studying A-levels (international), I live in a 3rd world (developing) country where sciences are very neglected in terms of education, and job market for physical sciences (my 1st...
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    Studying Having a hard time studying maths atm

    I'm having trouble processing math atm, I'm a perfectionist so each time I delve into a topic on my "self-study" I try to understand all of it. but that generally takes too long a time to focus on other "important" math stuff that actually matters right then like studying some trig stuff and...
  4. Pericles98

    Programs US Citizen Studying Abroad: Eligible for US REU Programs?

    Hi everyone. So, I've recently been checking out some REU programs in the US that I would like to apply for next year. I've noticed that some sources state that applications are open to all US citizens, while others say that applicants are required to be "US students". As a US citizen studying...
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    Other I need advice on preparations for studying calculus

    Hello, I am new to physicsforums and I am still a high school student so I would like to have advice on what books should be relevant on preparation for calculus and more math beyond. I have basic algebra and geometry foundation and I would like to learn more high school math and up. So my plan...
  6. M

    Foundations How to effectively study a mathematics textbook?

    Hello I am looking to find advice on the most optimal and efficient way to properly and deeply study a mathematics textbook, such that I completely understand everything and thus giving me good foundations for future study of more advanced mathematics. However, I want to change my ways of...
  7. J

    Programs Studying Physics Courses at 50 years old

    From experience, up to what age can the brain and neurons still able to study physics? Steven Weinberg is already 80+ years old. Is his brain still as good as when he was in the 20s? If I begin undergraduate course in physics at 50 yrs old. How long before I can graduate as a PhD? I want to...
  8. V

    Studying materials for basics physics: exercises, not theory

    Not sure if this thread belongs in this section. I was thinking who could give a better advice than the teachers themselves? Please do move the thread if it does not belong here. Thank you. I am first year non-physics student. I kind of never had any experience with physics. I have about 3...
  9. J

    A Studying Green's function in many body physics

    Hi,everyone. Recently, I am studying green's function in many body physics and suffer from trouble.Following are my problems. (1) What is the origin of the definition of green's function in many body physics? (2) What is the physical meaning of self energy ? It seems like it is the correction...
  10. K

    I Gravitational Waves: Prerequisites for Study

    I am interested in studying at least the basics of gravitational waves. How much knowledge do I need to have about waves in general before procceding?
  11. J

    Studying How to combine studying physics with a life?

    I am in my forties, with a child and a firm to run (little to do with physics). I have a degree in physics, and a MSc in high energy physics (QFT, a bit of string theory, etc.). I did not continue with an academic career, though. Now I feel I want to have, as a goal for the rest of my life, to...
  12. Haorong Wu

    Courses Is Griffiths' QM sufficient before studying quantum computation?

    Hello, again. My current interest is quantum computation. I've finished Griffiths' QM for the first time. Because it only takes me a month studying the book, I may have study it superficial, so I plan to study it again and complete all the problems after each chapter. Then is this book...
  13. iwilllearn

    Studying Where to start in self studying physics?

    I am currently teaching physics to myself, however when I start to comprehend one thing, an unknown term or equation finds me and I get stolen from my current reasearch to begin to research that. So my question is, where should I start? Is there any logical starting point to begin to teach...
  14. S

    Studying Seeking advice for studying classical mechanics

    I am studying Classical Mechanics in this semester, I want to know if there are any suggestions on some problem sets that will help me to master the skills needed.
  15. opus

    Introductory Analysis -- Self Studying

    Hi all. I'm looking for a little guidance on starting out in self-studying analysis. The reason is two-fold. Firstly, I am very interested in it and want to have a deeper understanding of Calculus rather than the computational plug and chugs I learned in Calculus I last semester. Second, I've...
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    (study skills) studying for Server+

    Hi, I need help with study methods for the CompTIA Server+ certification. Let's just say that I'm not very detail-oriented. I recently purchased the textbook from amazon.com for the comptia server+ SK0-004 certification exam. The exam is already scheduled. I bought a very outdated server+ course...
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    I How to properly understand finite group theory

    I do have a fair amount of visual/geometric understanding of groups, but when I start solving problems I always wind up relying on my algebraic intuition, i.e. experience with forms of symbolic expression that arise from theorems, definitions, and brute symbolic manipulation. I even came up with...
  18. dRic2

    Studying Suggestions for studying Electromagnetism

    (Hope I posted in the right section) Hi, starting from next semester I will have to attend classes that require a "decent" understanding of electromagnetism. I know very little about it though (it's a very long story...) so I started to study Griffith's book. At least I know the mathematics...
  19. lawlieto

    Studying How do I become better at understanding Physics?

    This will be a semi-rant about my miseries at life but mostly I'm looking for some useful advice. If you read this and write some useful comments I'll be very grateful. Guys, I'm so desperate to be better at physics but I feel like I keep failing. My story: I did A levels in the UK (it's like...
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    Other What books to get before studying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity?

    Hi. I want to learn - amateurishly - Quantum Mechanics, and General Relativity, but my experience with Physics is very small. I want to ask, what should I learn - what books should I read - before I start to learn those theories? Sorry for my english.
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    Struggling with Physics: Any Tips for Self-Study and Problem Solving?

    I am afraid this post doesn't belong to this forum. But, I can't think of any other place better than this to post it. I am an 2nd year physics undergraduate. In high school, I loved physics and spent some time with it. However, I didn't get into any of my preferred universities and for that I...
  22. M

    A Studying ADM Formalism for Gravity Theories

    Dear All I am interested in studying the ADM formalism for gravity theories. After finding the momentum and getting rid of the time derivative variables ,One of the steps is to write the hamiltonian as sum of 2 parts of coefficients the lapse and shift functions repectively H= N H_t + N_i H_i...
  23. theenigma017

    Other Stuff you should do in undergrad besides studying the course

    What should i do during my UG physics course other than following what is taught at college, like doing internships ?
  24. M

    Studying Smarter CS Edition: Habits and Process?

    I've want to gain fluency when it comes to retaining the code behind sorting algorithms. I want to be able to recall and write them up with efficiency without taking a long time to waddle around until I get it right. They're falling out of my head. Note: I'm not necessarily asking how to...
  25. Felipe Lincoln

    Studying Study On Vacation: Physics, Computing & Math

    We're about to be in college vacations and I'm searching for something to study. I'm at third semester of computational physics bachelor and I basically study physics, computing and math. I didn't had a good basis on science before joining the university, so I think I'm not getting the max I can...
  26. jamalkoiyess

    Testing Overcoming Exam Anxiety: Tips for Staying Focused and Calm

    Hello there, I am having a problem to solve in exams. I think it's because am freezing but that's just a speculation. I am a physics-math junior and I study really well, solve without looking at solutions and focus and understand the material. Yet whenever I enter an exam I can always solve the...
  27. Rhi_heart_Phy

    What's the most effective way to study/learn physics?

    Ive always been fascinated by the subject, and i absolutely love learning new concepts, especially when theyre intriguing and brain-twisting, but i can never seem to grasp onto the depths of concepts for a long time. Suppose, if i stop working out problems for a week or so on a particular...
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    Programs Is studying physics as a part time degree effective?

    Hi I have come to a conclusion that I cannot study physics master's in any form since I don't have the necessary background. I am considering the option of pursuing physics degree in part time while working. My question is, if I were to complete bachelor's and master's, would I be eligible to...
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    C/C++ How to use C++ in studying calculus

    How to use C++ in studying calculus I'm having a hard time.
  30. Q

    Studying Self studying math and physics

    Has anyone been successful self studying mathematics and physics? By successful I mean to achieve your goals to study and have firm understanding in the subjects. How did you do it? How long did it take?
  31. jamalkoiyess

    Studying How to recover in a Quantum mechanics course

    Hello PF, I am currently taking a course on quantum mechanics that is following Griffiths' textbook (page by page). The first exam in the course coincided with two other courses (analysis and probability theory) and so I did lack a bit of training while doing it (the required material was from...
  32. cosmicjelly

    Studying Struggling with Physics: Helping a Second Year Major Succeed

    I am currently a second year majoring in physics. I am currently taking classical mechanics. I took introductory physics in my first year. In my first year, I did decently well, but I felt like I wasn't understanding the material. My study method for my second year is to go to lecture, pay...
  33. T

    Studying Am I supposed to understand everything in a formula?

    When studying equations, formulas, laws - am I supposed to understand each bit of information ? For example, let's take Fick's law: So I can memorize the law and I can tell with words what is "t", what is "x", what is "D", and so on, but I don't truly understand why is one divided with the...
  34. B

    Studying Better way of studying physics

    Hello! I would really appreciate some advice on my current situation related to studying physics. I am an undergraduate student, just finishing my first semester at uni. For the first semester I was learning like in high school: came home, went through taken theory, made homework and if I had...
  35. Richie Smash

    Maths Difficult for me (self studying)

    I'm currently self studying, and I find maths to be very difficult atm, I understand things but only after doing it on pen and paper, and applying it practically, I was just wondering is maths universally hard or is it just me. However when I learn something it is good, because I'm doing it on...
  36. Weslley

    Studying for some area which seems not right for you

    Hey everyone. I just found out about the forum and already discovered a lot of good and useful content. Anyway, is anyone in or studying for some area of knowlegde which just seems that it's not the right thing for you? And that physics, astronomy, mathematics or, perhaps, other fields related...
  37. M

    Studying Does white noise impair studying, reading or recall/memor?

    Hi, I recently have been trying to look into whether or not white noise works as a means to block out external sounds so i can concentrate. However, I want to know whether it actually impairs studying and reading. I do not care if it has no benefit, as long as it has no negative effects. I am...
  38. B

    Studying Is Studying String Theory Worthwhile for a Future in Theoretical Physics?

    Hello, I am studing theoretical physics and i would like to focus my work in string theory, but my fellows say that is a waste of time. ¿Do you think that is worthwhile to spend my time and effort un string theory? Greetings
  39. M

    Where can I begin studying GR with a basic math background?

    First of all, I'm new here, so hello everyone! Apologies if this is posted in the wrong thread, I recently started getting into high-ish physics in general, so I'm coming from a low-ish background in the way of math- a couple courses of calculus (single variable covering the basics of the...
  40. Harshna

    Engineering Start Studying Astrophysics or Uptake a PhD Offer

    Hi all, I have completed a Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) and Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Data Science). I have always loved Maths and Physics, but never really pursued it as I thought there were not many jobs for them (but I have taken first year Maths courses as electives...
  41. Felix Gonzales

    Other Should I Drop Physics? Advice & Ideas

    I love physics. Well, modern physics mostly, still physics though. It's amazing seeing how much there is we don't know and how we got to understand what we do know today. I think the concepts are crazy, cool and fun. If I didn't know better, I'd say modern physics truly sounds like pure fiction...
  42. B

    Calculus What are some good resources for studying Spivak's Calculus?

    I'm currently struggling a lot in self-studying Spivak's Calculus; I've tried numerous online resources including math stackexchange, I'm currently about half-way through How To Prove It as many people have suggested. I'm only in high school, so the calculus class I'm taking barely coincides...
  43. T

    Mastering Math & Physics: Expert Tips for Studying Mathematics

    Hello Everyone, Do I need to study The Philosophy of Mathematics and all the proofs in order to be good at maths as well as physics?
  44. J

    Quantum Resources for studying classical and quantum Yang-Mills(non-abelian QFT)

    Hello! I would like to know what are some good resources for studying classical and quantum Yang-Mills(non-abelian QFT) such as textbooks, lecture notes etc. Thanks in advance!
  45. A

    Studying What should I be studying to better understand the Universe?

    Yes I know I’ll/we’ll never fully understand the universe, but I want to have a better understanding of it than I do now. So what thing(s) should I study? I’ve been reading about things such as general relativity, black holes, subatomic particles and the Big Bang, but what else should I be...
  46. A

    Classical Best Statistical Mechanics books for studying for qualifier?

    Does anyone have any good books, or other references, that they would recommend for studying for the thermodynamics & statistical mechanics portion of graduate qualifying exams? I didn't have any undergrad Stat Mech and my grad prof/class was really not good, to the point that I didn't really...
  47. F

    Engineering Is it worth studying Electronics Engineering with Physics

    Hey everyone! I did the stupid mistake of doubling my Physics undergrad with Electronic Engineering. I just want to know, will studying EE contribute to much in practical as a Medical Physicist regardless of which area I go into? Is it better to have extensive knowledge of electronics or not?
  48. Elton Lucas

    Other Recommendations to Help Studying

    Hey everyone, I'm 23 years old and i still want to do something good with my life. I made some bad choices in life and i feel like i can't think anymore like past years. Looks like i have big delay in my brain right now, and i don't know why. No, I'm not using ANY type of drugs. I'll do this...
  49. G

    Schools Schools for studying the Casimir Effect?

    What would be a good school/s for studying the Casimir Effect at?
  50. Jin khajama

    Other Studying electromagnetic theory

    I want to study Electromagnetic theory from Zero.Although i have basic knowledge of electrostatics and magnets but i do not feel confident about EM theory.I am undergraduate with Instrumentation and Control Engineering.I am preparing for National level exam in which question related to Emt...
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