Section 1.2: Before class even begins: organizing

This section will be relatively short...

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Kero!!

  I mean, aw!  I love to hear you talk!

uh huh.

Anyway, as I was saying, this section will be relatively short because the process of getting all of your back to school supplies is a relatively short process.  I mean, we've been doing it all of lives and now we're experts.  Go to Wal-Mart (or wherever you shop), get x amount of binders, x amount of pencils, etc.  However, knowing how to organize all these goodies is an essential part of your academic success.

• One class, one binder:  This is a good rule of thumb.  Trust me, I have fought and screamed against this rule only to have to put my tail between my legs and admit that it works.  It works fine to have one binder for all of your classes at first, but, as the classes move on, it gets too crowded and unorganized, and you have to spend 45 minutes of your study time trying to sort out your notes.

• It's good to have a folder in each binder:  That way, when the instructor gives you a handout, you can place it safely and neatly in there until you can get access to your:

• Three hole punch:  This is a very essential and valuable tool.  This way, you can punch holes in all of your handouts, and then, not only will it be organized, but you can place them in chronological orders with your notes.

• Dividers:  If you want, you can organize your binders by sections.  You can have a notes section, a handout section, a returned assignments section, and so forth.  Also, if you're in a class that is maybe divided into distinct topics or if it has many reference handouts, you can divide it that way.

• Highlighters:  Eek.  These are not my favorite things, but essential nonetheless.

I think that's about it.  See, I told you it was short.  Now, are you ready to actually use them?

No, take me back to Section 1.1   Yea!  Let's go to Section 1.3! 

Yawn...