TEST 3
SECTION 3-2

TUTOR: Well,I can go throuht the possible strategies with you and let you decide where to go from there.

CAROLINE: Okay,thanks.

TUTOR: Well,some people find it helpful to organise peer-group discussions - you know,each week a different person studies a different topic and shares it 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...they keep being repeated in all the dissertations.

CAROLINE: Okay.

TUTOR: You could also try a service called 'Student Support'.It's designed to give you a structured 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 too general.

CAROLINE: Yes,that's what I've found.Othe than that I would strongly advise quite simple ideas 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 small space.Another thing I always advise is don't just your notes and forget about them.Read everything 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 discipline myself.I need to talk things over.

TUTOR: Well,we'll be continuing these tutorials of course.Let's arrange next month's now.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.