Your primary goal while studying should be to understand the information in the material and the relationships within and between related topics. Before beginning to study identify a purpose for studying. Before you start determine the amount of time you want to spend. Be an active learner - take notes, mark passages, ask questions while studying. Boredom comes from not being actively involved - monitor yourself. Survey your environment - Different environments need different strategies . Before beginning to study, identify and deal with potential distracters. Get yourself into the proper frame of mind - don't begin a study episode if you have an issue that needs to be resolved immediately. Opinion Poll | Goal Setting | Quiz | Experts Say | Links