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ERIC Number: EJ556600
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0897-5264
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Commitment to Study as a Technique to Improve Exam Performance.
Leeming, Frank C.
Journal of College Student Development, v38 n5 p499-507 Sep-Oct 1997
Reports on a technique that could increase study time by reducing procrastination. Randomly selected college students (N=197) made written commitments to study for an exam. Students in the commitment condition reported significantly more study time than did students in a control group; they also performed significantly better on the exam. (RJM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Instruction, College Students, Higher Education, Scores, Student Behavior, Study Habits
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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