With one exam under your belt, you have a better idea about the demands of the class and what to expect on exams. I know many of you aren't satisfied with the grade on your first exam.
The worst thing you can do is dwell on it. The best thing you can do is make adjustments to improve your performance. Remember: there's plenty of semester left to improve your grade.
Let's continue our class discussion about how to tackle media law. You could post suggestions about study strategies that work for you. Or, you could post questions on how to prepare more effectively. I'm looking for anything that might help you or others improve.
5 comments:
Well, how I studied for the media law exam was through repetition. I would write as I read along and sometimes by writing things down it helps you to actually slow down and pay close attention to what you're reading. Also, studying at least 4 to 5 days in advance helps. One day start buy studying half of the material for the test and keep going bit by bit until you have looked over all the material and can tackle it all. Also, for me, reading out loud helps.
--Shammara Polk
Katie Ernst 9:30-10:45
I agree with Shammara that repetition is key when studying Media Law since there is just so much to memorize. However, another thing I think is beneficial to studying for a test is trying to write down or say things back in your own words. I'd read the facts about a case, write them down, then try to say it out loud without looking at the paper. By repeating it in my own words--it forced me to not only KNOW the facts, but to UNDERSTAND the facts.
Well I spent hours memorizing all of the key term definitions and other material related to it for both chapters, however, I didn't do as well as I would have liked. Considering only a handful of key terms were used on the test, I think I might have better luck reading the chapters in the book, as well as the rest of the class. Even though it was frustrating to see my grade, knowing I spent so long studying, I have learned that when you say "anything in the book is free game" you mean it.
I'm not sure if anyone got it, but I sent a texas state email out to my class (9:30) about starting a study group. I think that's the most useful tool we've got. check your texas state emails or go to your 4301 section on tracs under "messages."
To the 12:30 class:
I'm interested in starting a study group to prepare for the 2nd exam. I figure we could meet a couple of times on campus prior to the exam to share notes and thoughts, go through the review sheet(s), etc. If it works well, we can continue throughout the semester.
My email is jd43439@txstate.edu. If you are interested, shoot me a note. I'm flexible as far as meeting times.
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