The Problem

A. Introduction
Reading is an attempt to absorb the thought of the author
and know what the author isconveying (Leedy 1956).

Studying is the interpretation of reading materials.
Study habits andskills are particularly important for
college students, whose needs include time
management,note taking, Internet skill, the elimination of
distractions, and assigning a high priority tostudy. Fielden
(2004) states that good study habits help the student in
critical reflection inskills outcomes such as selecting,
analyzing, critiquing, and synthesizing. Nneji (2002)
statesthat study habits are learning tendencies that enable
students work privately. Azikiwe (1998)describes study
habits as the way and manner a student plans his or her
private readingoutside lecture hours in order to master a
particular subject or topic. Study habits helpstudents
master their areas of specialization.The objective of this
study is to examine the study habits of undergraduate
students inXavier University, looking at duration, place of
study, materials used for study, and their main motivators.
This study will help to establish whether undergraduate
students are on par with their peers in other countries in
the acquisition of intellectual skills.

B. Conceptual Framework

C. Statement of the Problem
What are the common factors affecting study habits
among cpu students?
D. Hypothesis
These factors do not affect the study habits among cpu
students.
E. Significance of the StudyThe proposed research will
determine the common factors affecting study habits
amongCPU students.The result of this study will make
the CPU-community be aware of the common
studyhabits among the students. The researchers
expect that through this study, the CENTRAL
PHILIPPINE University will develop strategic solutions
regarding study habits if we found out that mostof the
students have poor study habits.
F. Scope and LimitationsThe scopes of this research are
the students here in Xavier University of any year
leveland course. The limitations of this research are only
those students that are currently enrolledat XU and is
having the prescribe study load for a given semester. Only
those undergraduatestudents are allowed to participate in
the research.Time ManagementLearning SkillsStudy
SkillsStudy Habits


G. Definition of Terms
Constitutive Definition:

Factors- one that actively contributes to an
accomplishments, results, or process

Develop- to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of

Study Habits- manner which you consistently use to study
for school or college or even for the next day lesson.

Students- describe as one who directs zeal at a subject.
Student is used for anyonewho is learning.Operational
Definition:

Factors- these refers to anything that contributes to the
study habits

Develop- refers to fast or gradual changes in a range of
time

Study Habits- refers to the ways of studying on a
particular subject

XU Students- referring to all officially enrolled students
of Xavier University

II. Review of Related Literature and Studies

Most studies and literatures on study habits would point
that the factors affecting studyhabits are learning skills,
personality, time-management, parental involvement,
intelligence,study skills, achievement, caste and
region.Study habits may be taken for granted, particularly
in developing countries.Professors in the developing
countries should attempt to equip graduates with high
level of analytical skills, the capacity for critical
reasoning, self-reflection and conceptual grasp andability
to learn autonomously and exercise flexibility of mind
(Simmons 2003). Study habits are actually improving
because of the advent and wide use of the Internet,
hypertext, andmultimedia resources (Liu, 2005). Karim
and Hassan (2006) also note the exponential growth
digital information, which changes the way students
perceive study are reading and in how printed materials
are used to facilitate study. Liu (2005) and Ramirez
(2003) report thatstudents print material from the Internet
in order to study and read later on. Igun (2005) also found
that Nigerians study from materials downloaded from the
Internet.

III. The Methodology

Late night (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.)On average, how many
hours do you study for finals?20-24 hours15-19 hours10-
14 hours5-9 hours1-4 hoursWhat is your favorite way to
study?Repeating points out loudWriting index/flash cards,
then using themWriting outlinesHighlighting textStudying
in a groupGoing to review sessionsOther, please describe:
Where is your favorite place to study?
Dorm room
Bedroom
Dorm common room/lounge
Library
Coffee shop
Outdoors
Parents home
Campus
Student union
Other, please describe:

Do you do any of the following while studying?Drink
caffeinated drinks?Yes No
If yes, then why?
Relieves stress and tension
Increases focus and concentration
Combats boredom
Chew gum?Yes No
If yes, then why?
Relieves stress and tension


Increases focus and concentrationCombats boredomEat
snacks?Yes NoIf yes, then why?Relieves stress and
tensionIncreases focus and concentrationCombats
boredomWhat is your favorite music to study
to?AlternativeBluesClassicalCountryDanceElectronicFolk
Hip Hop/RapJazzPopR&B/SoulRock NoneWhat is your
favorite study break?ExerciseWatching
TV/moviesSurfing the
Internet NappingSocializingSocializingPlaying video
gamesPraying/meditatingOther, please describe:Do you
feel increased stress or anxiety leading up to exam
time?Yes NoDo you have a good luck charm or ritual you
perform before exams?Yes No

A. The Research DesignThe research method is a survey
because we would just give our respondents
thequestionnaire for them to fill out the needed data. It is
appropriate because our research is nota behavioural
research that would need observation on the respondents
B. Samplings
C. Respondent