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How the Language Really Works:
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The Working Environment: Where Will You Read?

Where will you work?  To concentrate, you must be comfortable. Some students work best when free of distractions; others work well with distractions.
  • Will you read sitting in a chair, at a desk, or elsewhere?
  • Does your chair offer good support, your desk sufficient room to work?
  • Is the lighting strong enough to illuminate your work, indirect enough to avoid glare, and adjusted to avoid shadows?
  • Are you safe from distractions, whether the telephone, television, roommates, or the temptations of a full refrigerator.
  • What tools and supporting materials will you need to have at hand?
    • dictionary or other reference material
    • lab or class notes
    • pencils, pens, highlighters
    • note paper and/or computer.
Finally, note that diet and exercise can be as important to good study habits as efficient time management and discipline. Energy and a sense of physical well-being are essential for working effectively and efficiently.
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