Learning strategies are crucial to your learning development as students. Making sure we take the right steps in studying to improve our learning can get us to the A grade we all want. A useful study strategy is SQ3R. The S stands for survey and is the first step in studying where to scan the material. In this first step you look for photos, graphs, side notes and any "extra" notes that will improve your understanding of the actual material. The Q stands for question and is the second step in the study that involves identifying important information. The first of the three Rs is the third step in the study that stands for reading and requires reading. This reading, however, is made for understanding, not for speed. The second of the three R's is the fourth step in the study and stands for memory. At this stage it is important to try to learn the material in blocks and recite the answers to the key questions. The third and final R is the fifth step in studying and stands for review. It is very important to review any material you read during your study to fully understand it. In this phase we fill any information gaps and re-read all the material necessary for an in-depth understanding. The SQ3R strategy would work with my visual and verbal learning styles because it focuses on most of the key points. By examining text, I use my visual senses to learn information through presented photos or graphics. By questioning the material, I ensure that I focus completely on the material and this will allow me to search for specific information. By reading the material aloud, I use my verbal learning style to help me remember the information, which I do so I can remember if I "heard"... middle of the paper... new ideas from the material covered and to facilitate studying and rereading in preparation for an exam. Good notes take time and thorough thought and can be used as study guides for more important exams later. Taking notes isn't that efficient with me and my verbal learning style. But it works well with my visual learning style. When I read material and take extensive notes on it, I am able to visualize ideas and thoughts as I write. Additionally, I can create my own graphs and charts to place information on the piece of paper I'm writing notes on to improve the way I process information. This study strategy works well with my current learning environment because I have no stimuli other than the pen, paper, and ebook presented in front of me. Taking notes is a great way to collect thoughts and ideas and help me study efficiently and effectively.