The Problem

A. Introduction
Reading is an attempt to absorb the thought of the author and know
what the author is conveying (Leedy 1956). Studying is the
interpretation of reading materials. Study habits and skills are
particularly important for college students, whose needs include time
management, note taking, Internet skill, the elimination of
distractions, and assigning a high priority to study. Fielden (2004)
states that good study habits help the student in critical reflection in
skills outcomes such as selecting, analyzing, critiquing, and
synthesizing. Nneji (2002) states that 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 reading outside lecture hours in order to master
a particular subject or topic. Study habits help students master their
areas of specialization.
The objective of this study is to examine the study habits of
undergraduate students in Xavier 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
Time Management
Study Habits
Learning Skills
Study Skills

C. Statement of the Problem

What are the common factors affecting study habits among XU
students?
D. Hypothesis
These factors do not affect the study habits among XU students.
E. Significance of the Study
The proposed research will determine the common factors affecting
study habits among XU students. The result of this study will make
the XU-community be aware of the common study habits a mong
the students. The resea rchers expect that through this
study, the Xavier University will develop strategic solutions
regarding study habits if we found out that most of the students have
poor study habits.
F. Scope and Limitations
The scopes of this research are the students here in Xavier University of
any year level and course. The limitations of this research are only those
students that are currently enrolled at XU and is having the prescribe
study load for a given semester. Only those undergraduate students are
allowed to participate in the research.