Study Habits Of Postgraduate Students I

Study Habits of Postgraduate Students in Selected
Nigerian Universities
Stella E. Igun
Delta State University, [e-mail]
Oghenevwogaga Benson Adogbeji
Delta State University, [e-mail]
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Study Habits of Postgraduate Students in Selected Nigerian
Universities
Stella E. Igun
Head, Readers Services Division
Oghenevwogaga Benson Adogbeji
Systems Analyst/Network Administrator
Delta State University Library
Abraka, Nigeria Introduction
Reading is an attempt to absorb the thought of the author and know what the author is conveying
(Leedy 1956). Studying is the interpretation of reading materials. Study habits and skills are particularly important for postgraduate students, whose needs include time management, notetaking, Internet skill, the elimination of distractions, and assigning a high priority to study. Fielden (2004) states that good study habits help the student in critical reflection in skills outcomes such as selecting, analyzing, critiquing, and synthesizing. Nneji (2002) states that study habits are learning tendencies that enable students work privately. Azikiwe (1998) describes study habits as the way and manner a student plans his or her private reading outside lecture hours in order to master a particular subject or topic. Study habits help students master their areas of specialization.
The objective of this study is to examine

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