Psy 405 - Tips For Success:

 

The following are some suggestions from former students of Antonio E. Puente, Ph.D.:

  1. Come to every class.
  2. Pay close attention to every aspect of class discussion.
  3. If you must miss a class, you should contact Dr. Puente (if possible) prior to your absence and ask him to record that day’s lecture for you (you provide the recorder). The day you return, you should ask at least 2 students in your class if you could copy their notes. Ask 2 students who do not sit close to each other and preferably someone that you are aware has a good understanding of what is going on in class.
  4. Tape the lectures but do not use these tapes as a replacement for taking notes.
  5. Consider bringing your laptop for taking notes
  6. Write down everything you possibly can – if he says it then it is important and you may see it on the exams.
  7. Do not underestimate the content and breath of the course.
  8. Do not memorize your notes – understand them.
  9. Be prepared to think. This course requires you to think – these exams are not a memory test but require you to think and apply your knowledge.
  10. Attend any study session offered.
  11. Do not study old exams, use them to understand testing methods.
  12. Start on your paper early; be creative; work on it regularly.
  13. Take advantage of any extra credit opportunities (especially the out of town conferences).
  14. If personal things start getting in the way, discuss them with the professor in order that your class performance can be understood and, if necessary, steps taken to remedy the situation.
  15. Sign up for the list serv as soon as possible.
  16. Realize that this course about the development of your own history more than the understanding of the history of psychology.

 

 

 


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