ENGLISH 3

1ST PERFORMANCE TASK

SECOND QUARTER

SUMMARIZING, PARAPHRASING, AND DIRECT QUOTING

NAME: Monica Rose Desamparado SECTION: AB11A2

Effective Ways to Improve a College Student’s Study Habits

by Kester Mertz
April 3, 2021

Students face many challenges in their college years, and one of those challenges is studying
adequately for their classes. Students who struggle finding time and energy to study may feel like
there is no solution to their problem. However, there are several ways that college students should
adapt to be able to improve their study habits.
Studying in a quiet environment helps students improve their study habits. For example,
studying in a quiet place like a library allows students to get away from distracting noises. Also,
students are able to think better when they can hear their own thoughts. Students will do better in
their classes if they find a silent place to do their homework
Paying attention in class helps students improve their study habits. When students are alert in
the classroom, they will remember the class lectures better than those who did not listen attentively.
Also, students who take good notes in class will not have missing information when they are
studying for tests and quizzes. Successful students find that good studying starts in the classroom.
Managing their time well helps students improve their study habits. Students who set time aside
each day for the study will give them enough time to get their homework done. Students who
choose to party every night rather than work on assignments will not have a chance to meet
deadlines. Furthermore, students who use a planner to schedule their homework time will have a
better idea of what they need to do to succeed.
In conclusion, many options are available to students who truly want to develop better study
skills. Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning, determination, and attentiveness to study
well. Fortunately, students who apply themselves these study techniques will be happy with the
results.

I. SUMMARIZING (Read the text above. Summarize the essay into one (1) paragraph with
a MAXIMUM of five sentences only. Paste your summary below.)

Summary (10pts):

College students should be flexible so they can develop better study habits. Students can
avoid disturbing noises by studying in a calm setting like a library. Students who listen
attentively and take good notes in class will be better prepared for studying for tests and
quizzes. Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning, determination, and attentiveness
to study well. Fortunately, students who apply themselves these study techniques will be
happy with the results.
 1. IDEA HEADING FORMAT - (Format your summary using this format.) (5pts)
Answer:
College students should be flexible so they can develop better study habits. Students
can avoid disturbing noises by studying in a calm setting like a library. Students who
listen attentively and take good notes in class will be better prepared for studying for
tests and quizzes. Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning, determination, and
attentiveness to study well. Fortunately, students who apply themselves these study
techniques will be happy with the results (Mertz, 2021).

2. AUTHOR HEADING FORMAT -(Format your summary using this format.) (5pts)
Answer:
According to Mertz (2021), College students should be flexible so they can develop
better study habits. Students can avoid disturbing noises by studying in a calm setting
like a library. Students who listen attentively and take good notes in class will be better
prepared for studying for tests and quizzes. Studying is not an easy activity; it takes
planning, determination, and attentiveness to study well. Fortunately, students who
apply themselves these study techniques will be happy with the results.

3. DATE HEADING FORMAT-(Format your summary using this format.) (5pts)

Answer:
In a 2021 essay entitled Effective Ways to Improve a College Student’s Study Habits,
Mertz argues that College students should be flexible so they can develop better study
habits. Students can avoid disturbing noises by studying in a calm setting like a library.
Students who listen attentively and take good notes in class will be better prepared for
studying for tests and quizzes. Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning,
determination, and attentiveness to study well. Fortunately, students who apply
themselves these study techniques will be happy with the results.

II. PARAPHRASING (Choose one (1) paragraph or sentence in the essay that you want to
paraphrase.)

Original Text (5pts):

Managing their time well helps students improve their study habits. Students who set
time aside each day for the study will give them enough time to get their homework
done. Students who choose to party every night rather than work on assignments will
not have a chance to meet deadlines. Furthermore, students who use a planner to
schedule their homework time will have a better idea of what they need to do to
succeed.

Paraphrased Idea (10pts):

Students' study habits can be improved with effective time management. Students
who schedule time for study each day will have adequate time to do their schoolwork.
Students that opt to go out every night instead of finishing their homework won't
have a chance to turn in assignments by the due date. In addition, children who
arrange their homework time in a planner will have a better understanding of what
they must accomplish to achieve.
 1. IDEA HEADING FORMAT -(Format your paraphrase idea using this format.) (5pts)

Answer:
Students' study habits can be improved with effective time management. Students who
schedule time for study each day will have adequate time to do their schoolwork.
Students that opt to go out every night instead of finishing their homework won't have a
chance to turn in assignments by the due date. In addition, children who arrange their
homework time in a planner will have a better understanding of what they must
accomplish to achieve (Mertz, 2021).

2. AUTHOR HEADING FORMAT- (Format your paraphrase idea using this format.)
(5pts)
Answer:
According to Mertz (2021), Students' study habits can be improved with effective time
management. Students who schedule time for study each day will have adequate time
to do their schoolwork. Students that opt to go out every night instead of finishing their
homework won't have a chance to turn in assignments by the due date. In addition,
children who arrange their homework time in a planner will have a better understanding
of what they must accomplish to achieve.

3. DATE HEADING FORMAT- (Format your paraphrase idea using this format.) (5pts)
Answer:
In a 2021 essay entitled Effective Ways to Improve a College Student’s Study Habits,
Mertz states that Students' study habits can be improved with effective time
management. Students who schedule time for study each day will have adequate time
to do their schoolwork. Students that opt to go out every night instead of finishing their
homework won't have a chance to turn in assignments by the due date. In addition,
children who arrange their homework time in a planner will have a better understanding
of what they must accomplish to achieve.

III. DIRECT QUOTING (Choose one (1) sentence from the essay above that you want to
quote. Make sure the sentence really could give an impact.)

Original Text (5pts):

Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning, determination, and attentiveness to

study well.

1. IDEA HEADING FORMAT-(Format your quoted idea using this format.) (5)
Answer:
“Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning, determination, and attentiveness to
study well.” (Mertz, 2021, para. 5).
 2. AUTHOR HEADING FORMAT-(Format your quoted idea using this format.) (5)
Answer:
“As claimed by Mertz (2021), Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning,
determination, and attentiveness to study well” (para. 5).

3. DATE HEADING FORMAT-(Format your quoted idea using this format.) (5)
Answer:
In a 2021 essay entitled Effective Ways to Improve a College Student’s Study Habits by
Kester Mertz, she states that “Studying is not an easy activity; it takes planning,
determination, and attentiveness to study well” (para. 5).