6 Study Skills Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 6 SUMMARY• • (LO 1-1) Explain the concept of study skills. Study skills are the strategies a person applies to learning. They are how you approach learning, select processes that work for you, and eliminate distractions that hinder you from your goals. • • (LO 1-2) Identify three personal behaviors that can help a person develop study skills. Examples of personal behaviors that help an individual develop study skills are having a positive attitude, self-confidence, and focus. • • (LO 1-3) Cite the steps of the decision-making process. The decision-making process involves five steps: define the problem, gather information, choose the best alternative, act on the decision, and evaluate the solution or decision. • • (LO 1-4) List examples of pre-study tips. Examples of pre-study tips are to avoid multitasking, turn off digital devices, and take care of your personal well-being. • • (LO 1-5) Summarize academic integrity. Academic integrity is the demonstration of honesty and responsibility in completion of academic work and performance as a student. Being unprepared or copying answers on a test is unacceptable behavior. In addition, presenting information in a report as yours when you really copied material that belongs to another person is plagiarism and will not contribute to you earning an education needed for future employment. From the first day of class, realize that your job is to learn, make good grades, and get a well-rounded education. Communicate with your instructor, attend class, and be an ethical individual. GLOSSARY TERMS Visit the G-W Learning companion website at www.g-wlearning.com/careereducation/ to review the following glossary terms. skill study skills soft skills transferable skills attitude self-confidence self-talk focus decision-making critical-thinking skills academic integrity plagiarism ethics morals integrity REVIEW 1. Discuss study skills. 2. List three examples of study skills. 3. Identify examples of personal behaviors that are needed to develop good study skills.