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Annotation

Make sure to read the poem at least 3 times over. Skim once, and read twice. Skim and read once each if you don’t think you have enough time. Don’t let the length of it to intimidate you. Annotate anything that will help you to answer the question. Answering the question, aside from literary devices on their own, is the most important. Be selective about the quotes and literary devices you find, and which ones you can write about more.

How I annotate my textbook by @studentstoolbox

How to annotate by @tbhstudying

How to annotate by @wandering-writing

How to annotate a novel efficiently by @mildstudies

How to read from a textbook by @studyaestheticx

How to read journal articles critically by @studytimeblues

Annotate and taking notes from literature by @noteology

Annotating effectively by @hideandstudy

How to use sticky notes by @etudiance

Using post-its for notes and annotations by @calcvlus

Annotations and note-taking by @novanovelist

Annotating books/textbooks etc by @freckledstudy

Annotating fiction and non-fiction by @collegerefs

Annotating texts by @delphicoracle

Novel annotation tips and tricks by @themanuscriptmusings

Annotating literature by @studiesinaonesie

How to: approach poetry analysis in an exam by @leostudies

Colour coding

How to create an effective colour coding system by @emmastudies

Colour code notes tips and tricks by @kimtented

A guide to colour code by @oreo-studies

Colour code by @3amstudying

Annotation key by @academicmind

How I highlight by @medtrash

Highlight ideas by @study2hard

Literary devices

Literary devices (with printable) by @studie-s

A list of literary techniques

Reading more

How to read more by @austinkleon

100 books everyone should read before they die

100 books to read before you die ya edition by @nicoperseid

French women write classics, too by @antigonick

Free books: 100 legal sites to download literature by @culturenlifestyle

Download free books by @wewantbalance

Haruki Murakami by @readthemoon

List of free foreign language books by @polyglot-oneday

The academic zine: issue 1 by @theacademiczine

Poetry recs by @rsiken

A guide to: assigned readings by @stellestudies

Recs list of ten short stories by @sophia-sol

Jane Austen masterpost by @septemberwildflowers

Essays

Back to school: how to get an a*/8 or 9 in an english lit essay by @thelawgraduate

Mulan’s guide to battling essays from planning to writing by @teacomets

Everything you need to know about the MLA format by @studying-and-organzing

How to write comparative essays by @rewritign

Others

Character flashcards for literature texts by @studyblroyalty

Theatre advice for Shakespeare plays by @disaster-lesbianbeau

English literature tips by @catestudies

How to ace literature by @riseandstudy

7 key literary time periods and what’s typical by @reviseordie

Analyzing literature a guide for students by @nimblesnotebook

How to literature by @llterature

Quotes

Motivational classic quotes by @classicalstudies

Enchanting Bookworm Inspired Digital Illustrations by Simini Blocker

Quotes that make you shudder by @alonesomes

Resources

Crash course

Sparknotes

Other masterposts by me

Printables

Self care

College

Ace your exams

Apps for students

Note taking

Math

I’m so DONE with some people saying that “studyblrs spend too much time on decorate their notes/bujo just to have something to post” or something along the lines of “decorating your notes when it doesn’t help you in school is a waste”

As a studyblr who always gets asked “how much time did you spent on your notes/bujo” you guys will be surprised if I tell you that my bujo literally just takes 15 mins and I know this because I’ve filmed at least 4 Plan With Me’s in the past and the longest time I’ve spent is 20 mins. Some people might take longer than 1 hour but who are we to say that they are wasting their time when they are enjoying the time they spent of decorating their notes/bujo.

Maybe some people just decorate their notes for the sake of enjoyment and because they want to and it’s alright. I personally decorate my notes because it somehow releases my stress and I don’t think it’s a waste of my time.

Also I don’t completely understand when people say something along the lines of “studyblrs set up unrealistic expectations of what studying should be like” I’m aware that some people still decorate their notes/bujo just to have something to post but most of us tbh just do it because we want to. Not all of us here drink tea and use mildliners just to “fit in”

1. Interesting- note worthy; thought-provoking; fascinating; attracting; appealing; attention-grabbing; captivating; gripping; invigorating; engrossing; engaging; electrifying.  

2. Beautiful- striking; stunning; magnificent; lovely; charming; gorgeous; radiant; dazzling.

3. Good- acceptable, wonderful, exceptional; positive; brilliant; first-rate; notable; stellar; favorable; superb; marvellous; prime.

4. Bad- awful; lousy; poor; unacceptable; crummy; dreadful; rough; inferior; substandard; atrocious; appalling; dreadful; defective.

5. Look- glance; fixate; observe; stare; gaze; peer; scan; watch; study; browse; eye; glimpse; review; inspect.

6. Nice- lovely; superior; pleasant; satisfying; delightful; likeable; agreeable; correct; adequate; swell; fair; okay; approved.

7. Very- extremely; exceedingly; exceptionally; immensely; tremendously; abundantly; particularly; remarkably.

8. Fine- satisfactory; worthy; respectable; exquisite; suitable; well; imposing; decent; admirable; praise-worthy; decent.

9. Happy- cheerful; delighted; pleased; content; amused; thrilled; elated; thrilled; ecstatic; on cloud 9. 

10. Really- genuinely; truly; honestly; actually; undoubtedly; certainly; remarkably; incredibly; downright; unquestionably; extremely.

11. Sad- miserable; gloomy; devastated; distressed; down at heard; distraught; distressed; dispirited; sorrowful; downcast; feeling blue; desolate.

12. Big- massive; huge; giant; gigantic; enormous; large; colossal; immense; bulky; tremendous; hefty; sizable; extensive; great; substantial. 

13. Shocked- taken aback; lost for words; flabbergasted; staggered; outraged; astonished; astounded; stunned; speechless; appalled.

14. Small- tiny; petite; mini; miniature; microscopic; minuscule; compact; pocket-sized; cramped; puny; undersized; limited; meager; modest; minute; pint-sized. 

15. Angry- irate; enraged; touchy; cross; resentful; indignant; infuriated; wound-up; worked-up; seething; raging; heated; bitter; bad-tempered; offended; frustrated. 

16. Know- understand; comprehend; realize; learn; perceive; recognize; grasp; sense.

17. Change- alter; transform; replace; diversify; adjust; adapt; modify; remodel; vary; evolve; transfigure; redesign; refashion; advance; transition; shift; adjustment.

18. Old- aged; ancient; matured; elderly; senior; veteran; decrepit; seasoned; venerable; past one’s prime; doddering; senile.

19. Think- ponder; reflect; conceive; imagine; contemplate; consider; determine; realize; visualize; guess/assume; conclude; envision. 

20. Funny- comical; ludicrous; amusing; droll; entertaining; absurd; hilarious; silly; whimsical; hysterical; joking; witty; facetious; slapstick; side-splitting; knee-slapping.

21. Go- move; proceed; advance; progress; travel; walk; journey; depart; exit; flee; make one’s way; clear out; get underway.

22. Give- grant; donate; hand-out; present; provide; deliver; hand over; offer; award; bestow; supply with; contribute to; send; entrust.

23. Get- acquire; obtain; receive; gain; earn; gather; collect; buy; purchase; attain; score; secure; take possession of; grab.

24. Easy- effortless; simple; clear; smooth; straightforward; uncomplicated; painless; accessible; apparent; basic; plain; child’s play; facile; elementary; cinch. 

With the start of 2018 well underway, I wanted to make a masterpost full of links on how to adjust your perspective with studying. Perhaps you want to become a better student overall, improve your focus or get into your dream college, there is always something we want to do better! Hopefully these tips will make 2018 your best academic year yet!

Organisation

2018 student planner

planner brand recommendations

planner vs bullet journal: pros and cons

how to set up a bullet journal

setting up a digital bullet journal

bullet journal spread ideas

bullet journal decoration hacks

bullet journal brand recommendations

whats in my bag

my favourite stationery

back to school basic supplies

how to improve your handwriting

handwriting font suggestions

balancing study and work

desk/workspace essentials

student finance tips

2018 monthly planner printables

Productivity

productivity and time management applications

how to remove distractions

types of procrastination and how to deal with them

google chrome new tab options for improved productivity

10 small ways to improve your productivity

applications to block websites

no distraction writing applications

100 days of productivity challenge

how to focus in class

how to stick to a schedule

how to stay alert

how to build self-discipline

how to organise for exams

my after school routine

how to reduce perfectionist ideas 

Motivation

what to do when you’ve tried everything

how to gain back motivation

motivational monday printables

how to stop avoiding studying

what to do when you feel exhausted before studying

how I stay motivated

tips on maintaining motivation

how to start a studyblr

how to utilise your studyblr for motivation

how to set up a studygram

dealing with competitive people

how to bounce back from ‘failure’

how to learn from a lower than expected grade

how to structure a weekly review

how to deal with a difficult class

things to do during holidays/study vacations

Studying

applications for students

how to take effective class or lecture notes

how to take notes from a textbook

how to prepare for exams

my note-taking method

my notebook system

how to write faster

how to study more effectively

how to summarise information

how I organise my binders

good habits to implement

how to study (my method)

how to revise from notes

how to organise a colour code

how to memorise information effectively

how to memorise quotes

how to use flashcards

how I reduce waffle and narration in essays

tips for essay writing

how to find out where you’re going wrong

how I prepare to study

different ways to study

how to study during the semester

how to annotate a book/novel/etc

how to get ahead in school

how to break up a large textbook

studying as a visual learner

how to practice and present a speech

mindmapping apps and extensions

how to deal with online classes

how to study a language

how to study maths

how to improve group assessments/projects

Self Care

how to improve your sleep schedule

how to wake up earlier

how to study when sick

over-coming self doubt

dealing with stress

how to balance studying and anxiety

how to balance studying and depression

apps that help with depression

ways to reward your productivity

my favourite tv shows

my favourite podcasts

ways to use empty notebooks

how to be more sociable

tips for getting a job

advice for the first day

things (personal, academic, etc) to do every week

Printables

2018 monthly planner printables

2018 student printables (includes 2018 overview + calendar, daily + weekly + monthly planner, 30 habit tracker, class overview and timed worklog)

weekly study schedule

weekly planner

weekend planner

daily planner

assessment planner

subject to do list planner

study session planner

exam revision printable pack (includes revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)

note-taking printables (includes dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)

organic chemistry printable

literary techniques and devices sheet

100 days of productivity tracker printable 

ultimate student organiser pack

study and revision pack

2018 student planner

2018 weekly planner

pomodoro tracker

grade and assessment planner pack

essay guide and planner pack

productivity planner

student reading journal printable

student finance planner

goal and habit planner

customisable weekly study planner