Library advice on how to prepare for your exams
As we move closer to T3 exam time, check out the following ways Deakin Library is here to support you and our advice for preparing for your online exams.
What to do before your exams
Who doesn’t love the idea of an online, open-book exam? Having access to notes and relevant texts while sitting your exams may sound like a dream come true, but there are some pitfalls you should keep in mind if you’ll be taking exams in this format.
Deep knowledge, not simple facts
First of all, your online exams and final assessments are designed to test applied knowledge rather than memorised facts and figures that you can easily look up. Also, the tight timeframe will make it impossible to scour your unit text or check your notes for every question. Imagine your precious exam time ticking as you find the relevant resource, read it until you understand, and then apply the concepts to a complex question.
Resource access limits
To make matters more nail-biting, some of those resources could be library e-books that publishers have locked down to a few users at a time – and you might miss out!
Time goes by fast
When you’re logged in to the exam, you will want to spend that time figuring out what the questions are and then applying the knowledge you gained during the trimester to answer them. The notes and resources you need should only be referenced when you’re really stuck.
How to prepare
The Study Support team has put together a range of resources to help you prepare for your online exams and final assessments. You can visit the Study Support site for more information.
We suggest you:
- find and read relevant texts or articles now
- take plenty of accurate and meaningful notes
- save documents you will need into one clearly labelled folder.
For any problems getting access to relevant resources or for tips on managing that information, get in touch with the library. We are here to help you succeed.
Good luck with your upcoming exams!
Originally published on Article, the Deakin Library blog.