Answer the following questionnaire.

* Put a check to the column that best describes what is

true to you.
Always Sometimes Never Year
(10) (0) Score
(5)
1 I exert effort to find out why I need /
to do a particular
2 I reward myself when I work. /
3 I see to it that I give myself regular /
breaks from work.
4 I am able to keep my concentration /
and does not ley my mind “drift
away”
5 I have ways of 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 the teacher /
about expectation and standards
8 I go to tutorials to improve my /
school work. 60

PART 2
Always Sometimes Never Year
(10) (0) Score
(5)
1 I make a weekly timetable for the /
school work I need to accomplish.

2 I make a review schedule for /

examination.

3 I plan to get the necessary /

resources and equipment prior to
starting work
4 I submit all my assignments on /
time.
5 I have a place to work where I /
won’t be disturbed.
6 I have time for family /
commitments and relaxation as
well as studying.
7 I prioritize tasks which should be /
 done first, second and so on
8 I make lists of things to do.
/
9 I make a list of valuable /
references with bibliographic
details, page members of quotes
and so on.
10 I review my work before /
submitting it. 60

PART 3
Always Sometimes Never Year
(10) (0) Score
(5)
1 I discussed work assignment /
with other students.
2 I share resource with other /
student
3 I keep cuttings from /
newspapers and magazines
which may be help to me.
4 I make sure I see TV programs /
which may be useful.
5 I read the topic assigned before /
a session.
6 I ask questions and generally /
take part in group discussion.
7 I listen out for key ideas when /
someone is talking.
8 When I am listening to /
someone, I try to anticipate
what they will say next. 45

PART 4
Always Sometimes Never Year
(10) (0) Score
(5)
1 I get so worried about /
assignment that they make me
fill ill.
2 Tis worry about assignments /
makes me feel depressed
3 I feel miserable about doing /
assignments
4 I let these top of me 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 difficulty in talking to /
others about my worries
7 I ignore my personal fitness /
through worrying about
assignments.
8 The stress of assignments / 30
causes me to get behind and I
never seen to catch up.

PART 5
Always Sometimes Never Year
(10) (0) Score
(5)
1 My notes indicate the main /
ideas, rather than merely
repeat what has been said
2 I listen for 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, headings, 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 decided, before reading a /
book, whether it is vital or
background reading
9 I go over a book before diving /
into chapter one
10 I check the contents page for /
relevance before reading book.
11 I look for summaries at the end / 65
of chapters.
PART 6
Always Sometimes Never Year
(10) (0) Score
(5)
1 I see to it that I understand /
what is really being asked for in
the assignment/project.
2 I read other references and read /
about the topic.
3 I make an outline/plan before /
doing my assignments/project
4 I spell-check for spelling /
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 an
essay.
8 My essays/research paper has a /
full set of references and a
bibliography.
9 I review project/assignments /
before submitting it.
10 I request someone else to look / 70
at/read my project/assignments
before submitting it

Scoring:
The six parts of the questionnaire pertain to the following aspects of study habits:
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-talking and reading
Part 6. Preparing an assignment/project
Using the scoring guide below
Scoring for Part 1 Motivations
Score: 10 for always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback — Scores from 55 to 80 means that you do not appear to have many problems in
getting down to work and keeping to it.
 — Scores from 35 to 50 mean they you might not always be certain why you are
having to work. You probably could benefit from learning some techniques that help you
get down to work more consistently and keep at it.
— Scores of 30 and below signify that you really do have problem in getting down to
work. Unless you develop skills experiences as a student throughout your life.

Scoring for Part 2 Organizing and Planning your Work

Score: 10 for Always

5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback — scores from 70 to 100 you are well-organized and plan ahead for your work.
— Scores from 40 to 65 mean you are not ell-organized as you could be. Your time
management might benefit from a closer analysis.
— Scores of 35 and below mean you have little organizations, probably deal with
things as they happen, constantly doing things at the last minute, often not getting work
completed. You need to take action.

Scoring for Part 3

Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback — scores from 55 to 85 make full use of resources available, listen, well and take an
Active part in seminars.
— Scores from 35 to 50 mean you probably collect resources, but you need to ask
yourself how you are going to use them more effectively.
— Scores of 35 and below mean there are important resources around you that you
are ignoring. You may not be hearing much of what is being said. You need to
know what resources are available, and you need to find out where they are and what
they have to offer. You need to take action.

Scoring for Part 4 Managing School Work stress

Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback — Scores from 65 to 80 mean although you sometimes get stressed and worried you
have the skills of knowing how to minimize problems and look after yourself.
— Scores from 40 to 65 mean that you handle your anxieties and concerns
moderately well but could develop skills to manage them more effectively.
— Scores of 35 and under mean that you are likely to get overwhelmed with your
problems which will make you much less effective as a student. You need to
acquire the skills of managing stress more effectively.

Scoring for Part 5 Note-taking and Reading

Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback — Score from 75 to 110 mean you prepare well and read efficiently, learning as you
go. You waste little time reading irrelevant material.
 — Scores from 44-70 mean your reading and note taking skills are adequate, but
could be improved.
— Scores of 40 and below mean your notes are likely to be of little use to you, if they
exist at all. 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.

Scoring for Part 6 Preparing an Assignment/Project.

Score: 10 for Always
5 for Sometimes
0 for Never
Feedback — Scores from 70-100 mean that your essays are well thought out, researched and
clearly written.
— Scores from 40-65 mean that there is room for improvement although you do
demonstrate some skills.
— Scores of 35 and below mean that you probably wonder why your essays always get
such low marks. Resources and support are available to help you improve you
essay writing skills. Take action now
Analysis
My Score in the Study Habits Questionnaire
Aspect of Study Habits My interpretation
Score
Part 1 motivation 60 I do not appear to have many
problems in getting down to
work and keeping to it.
Part 2 organizing and planning you work 60 I am not well-organized as a I
could be. My time
management might benefit
from a closer analysis.

Part 3 Working with others, Utilizing 45 I collect resources but I still

Resources and Feedback do not know how to use them
properly
Part 4 Managing School Work Stress 30 I am likely to get
overwhelmed with my
problems which affects me as
a student. I still need to
improve on how handle my
stress effectively
Part 5 Note-‐taking and Reading 65 My reading and note taking
skills are average, but could
be improved.

Part 6 Preparing and assignment/project 70 My researches are well-

thought and clearly written
What did you discover about yourself using this questionnaire? What aspects are you strong in?
What aspects do you need to improve in?
 I learned that I still need to improve myself if I want to achieve my goals. I am good when
it comes to researching since my score is high. I need to improve my stress management since
my score is very low in that part.

“If you teach a person what to learn, you are preparing that person for the past. If you teach a
person how to learn, you are preparing that person for the future.”
– Cyril Houle