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Reading Skills

Most independent study programs require a lot of reading. Since you won't be sitting through a lecture or will only be watching it on video instructors like to supplement instruction with large reading assignments. You must be able to comprehend and retain what you read. To develop reading skills concentrate on what you read by taking frequent pauses. Summarize what each paragraph said after you've read it.

Most of your assignments will be written assignments. These assignments will be the main form of interaction between you and your instructor. Writing skills show your instructor how well you can collect and synthesize what you've learned into cohesive thoughts and statements. Before beginning any writing assignment make sure you pay careful attention to all instructions so you can make sure you're writing about what is being asked. Take the extra effort to make your answer thorough and well organized. Go over your assignment  after you've completed it and look at it's organization, writing style and grammar. If you find that the assignment lacks finesse in any of these areas draft another copy. Its worth the extra work to get a better grade.

Scheduling is often a difficult issue for independent learning students. Set aside time regularly for study.  Schedule your time to devote at least an hour to your independent learning class. Think of this hour as "untouchable", it cannot be done away with, it may be moved but not eliminated.