Some of the most important factors that protect you from intentionally or unintentionally committing an act of academic dishonesty are developing good study skills and establishing good work habits.

Study skills

In order to do your best work, it is important that you become skilled in:

• Listening
• Concentrating
• Note-taking
• Reading
• Writing
• Time management
• Organization and planning

Good study habits

Similarly, there are simple actions you can take that help you to make the most of your studying. For example:

• Identify your most productive times of the day – schedule study sessions at this time
• Identify goals for each study session
• Plan to study your hardest subjects first
• Find a calm space for studying, away from distractions
• Vary activities
• Take regular breaks
• Drink plenty of water
• Before each study session, review notes
• After class, review notes
• Identify what you don’t understand and sources for clarification, such as attending office hours with the instructor or TA.
• Plan your work well ahead of deadlines