ANSWER THE FOLLOWING STUDY HABITS QUESTIONNAIRE.

PUT A CHECK IN THE COLUMN THAT BEST

DESCRIBE OF YOU.

Part l. Motivation

Alway Sometimes Never Your

s (10) (5) (0) score
1. I never effort to find out why I need to do a
particular task.
2. I reward myself when I work.

3. I see to it I give a regular break from work.

4. I am able to keep my concentration and does not

let my mind drift away.
5. I always have a dealing with distractions.

6. I am willing to do the work I do not enjoy because I

see it as important.
7. I seek clarification from my teacher about the
expectations and standards.
8. I go to tutorials to improve my work.

Part 2. Organizing and Planning your work

Alway Sometimes Never Your

s (10) (5) (0) score
1. I make a weekly timetable for the schoolwork I
need to accomplish.
2. I make a review for examinations.

3. I plan to get the necessary resources and

equipment prior to starting work.
4. I submit mt assignment on time.

5. I have a place to work where I won’t be disturbed.

6. I I have time for family commitments and

relaxation as well as studying.
7. I prioritize the task which would be done first,
second and so on.
8. I make lists of things do.

9. I make lists of valuable references with

bibliographic details, page numbers of quotes and
so on.
10. I review my work before submitting it.
Part 3. Working with others; Utilizing work and feedback

Alway Sometimes Never Your

s (10) (5) (0) score
1. I discuss work assignment with other students.
Part 4.
2. I share resources with other students. Managing
School Work
3. I keep students from newspapers and magazines Stress
which may be of help to me.
4. I make sure I see TV programs which may be
useful.
5. I read a topic assigned before a session.

6. I ask questions and generally take part in group

discussions.
7. I listen out for key ideas when someone is talking.

8. When I am listening to someone, I try to anticipate

what hey will say next.
Alway Sometimes Never Your
s (10) (5) (0) score
1. I get so worried of assignments that they make me
feel ill.
2. This worry about the assignment makes me feel
depressed.
3. I feel miserable about doing assignments.

4. I let these concerns about the work get on top of

me.
5. When I need to work, others always succeed in
persuading me to go out.
6. I have the difficulty in talking to others about my
worries.
7. I ignore my personal fitness through worrying
about assignments.
8. The stress of assignments causes me to get behind
and I never seem to catch up.

Part 5. Note-taking and Reading

Alway Sometimes Never Your

s (10) (5) (0) score
1. My notes indicate the main ideas, rather than
merely repeat what has been said.
2. I listen the key ideas when listening to a speaker.

3. I approach tutors for help.

4. I organize or file my notes regularly.

 5. I re-write my notes under key ideas, heading using
numbering or lettering schemes.
6. I have a shorthand technique of my own.

7. I underline or highlight key ideas, so they stand

out.
8. I decide before reading a book whether it is vital or
background reading.
9. I go over a book before diving into another
chapter.
10. I check the contents page for relevance before
reading a book.
11. I look for summaries at the end of the chapters.

Part 6. Preparing an assignment/project

Alway Sometimes Never Your

s (10) (5) (0) score
1. I always see to it that I understand what is really
ask for in the assignment project.
2. I read other references and read about the topic.

3. I make an outline /plan before doing my

assignment/project.
4. I check for spelling and mistakes.

5. My essays have clear introductions.

6. My essays have a conclusion.

7. I frequently check back to the title during the

writing of the essay.
8. My essay/research paper has a full set of
references and bibliography.
9. I review projects/assignments before submitting it.

10. I request someone else to work at/read my

project/assignment before submitting it.

SCORING:

Part l.

Part l.
Score Meaning
55-80 You do not appear to have many problems in getting down to work and keeping it.
31-50 You sometimes get down to work but you can be distracted, you might not always
be certain why you have to work. You probably could benefit learning some
 techniques that help you get down to work more consistently and keep at it.
30 below You are really to have problems in getting down to work. Unless you develop skills
in this area you are likely to have many unsatisfactory experiences as a student
throughout life.
Part 2.
70-100 You are well-organized and plan ahead for your work.
40-65 You are well-organized as you can be. Your time management may benefit from a
closer analysis.
35 below You have little organization, probably deal with things as they happen, constantly
doing things in the last minute, often not getting work completed.
Part 3.
55-85 You make full use of resources available, listen well and take active part in
seminars.
35-50 You collect resources, but you need to ask yourself how to use more effectively.
30 below There are important resources around you but you ae ignoring. You may not be
hearing much of what has been said. You need to find out what these resources
can offer to you.
Part 4.
65-80 Although you sometimes get stressed and worried you have the skills of knowing
how to minimize problems and look after yourself.
45-65 You handle your anxieties and concerns moderately well but could develop skills to
manage them more effectively.
35 below You are likely to get overwhelmed with your problems which will make you much
less effective. You need to acquire the skills of managing skills.
Part 5.
75-110 You prepare well and red efficiently, learning as you go. You waste little time
reading irrelevant materials.
45-70 Your reading and note taking skills are adequate but could be improved.
40-below Your notes are likely to be pf little use to you. You spend a lot of time reading or
sitting in but come home with very little. You need to become more selective in
what you read or write down. You need to take action.
MY SCORE IN THE STUDY HABITS QUESTIONNAIRE

Aspects of Study Habits My Score Interpretation (your support

why you got such score)
Part 1. Motivation
Part 2. Organizing and Planning Your Work
Part 3. Working with Others; Utilizing Resources and
Feedback
Part 4. Managing School Work Stress
Part 5. Note-taking and Reading
Part 6. Preparing an Assignment/Project