The Working Environment: Where Will You Read?
Where will you work? To concentrate, you must be comfortable. Some students work best when free of distractions; others work well with distractions.
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Will you read sitting in a chair, at a desk, or elsewhere?
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Does your chair offer good support, your desk sufficient room to work?
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Is the lighting strong enough to illuminate your work, indirect enough to
avoid glare, and adjusted to avoid shadows?
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Are you safe from distractions, whether the telephone, television, roommates,
or the temptations of a full refrigerator.
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What tools and supporting materials will you need to have at hand?
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dictionary or other reference material
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lab or class notes
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pencils, pens, highlighters
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note paper and/or computer.
Finally, note that diet and exercise can be as important to good study
habits as efficient time management and discipline. Energy and a sense of
physical well-being are essential for working effectively and efficiently.
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