TUTOR: Well,I can go throuht the possiblestrategies with you and let you decide where to gofrom there.
CAROLINE: Okay,thanks.
TUTOR: Well,some people find it helpful to organisepeer-group discussions - you know,each week adifferent person studies a different topic and sharesit with the group.
CAROLINE: Oh right.
TUTOR: It really helps build confidence,you know,having to present something to others.
CAROLINE: I can see that.
TUTOR: The drawback is that everyone in the group seems to share the same ideas...theykeep being repeated in all the dissertations.
CAROLINE: Okay.
TUTOR: You could also try a service called 'Student Support'.It's designed to give you astructured programme over a number of weeks to develop your skills.
CAROLINE: Sounds good.
TUTOR: Yes,unfortunately there are only a few places.But it's worth looking into.
CAROLINE: Yes,of course.I know I've got to work on my study skills.
TUTOR: And then there are several study skills books you can consult.
CAROLINE: Right.
TUTOR: They'll be a good source of reference but the problem is they are sometimes toogeneral.
CAROLINE: Yes,that's what I've found.Othe than that I would strongly advise quite simpleideas like using a card index.
TUTOR: Other than that I would strongly advise quite simple ideas like using a card index.
CAROLINE: Well,yes,I've never done that before.
TUTOR: It's simple,but it really works because you have to get points down in a smallspace.Another thing I always advise is don't just your notes and forget about them.Readeverything three times-that'll really fix them in your mind.
CAROLINE: Yes,I can see it'd take discipline but...
TUTOR: Well,if you establish good study skills at this stage they'll be with you all your life.
CAROLINE: Oh yes.I completely agree.It's just that I don't seem to be able to disciplinemyself.I need to talk things over.
TUTOR: Well,we'll be continuing these tutorials of course.Let's arrange next month'snow.Let's see,I can see you virtually any time during the week starting 22nd January.
CAROLINE: What about the 24th?I'm free in the afternoon.
TUTOR: Sorry,I'm booked then.What about the following day?
CAROLINE: Thursday?I can make the morning.
TUTOR: Fine,we'll go fo the 25th then.
CAROLINE: That's great,thanks.