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topics, and you need to know the key information that relates to each topic. If you find a topic for which you feel you are not prepared, you should re- view it again in the guide and in your notes until you feel ready. Now that you have created your study plan, it’s time to hit the books and start preparing for your exam. It is important to remember that you can take as much time as you need to prepare for the exam. If you have an exam date scheduled but feel you are not adequately prepared, you can al- ways reach out to reschedule. We are here to help you grow as a profes- sional in the field of corrections.
should separate your notes into those same sections, and write the page number to each section so you can refer to the book later. This arrange- ment will help you keep your notes in logical order. It is also important to organize the material in a way that will make it easy to review later. Consider using a folder or binder to organize all your notes in order. Use checklists Use the checklists provided in our study guide to make sure you have covered all the material that will be included in your exam. You must have a thorough understanding of the bulleted topics in each subject. Remember that these are general
Organize your materials and thoughts After you have taken your notes, it is essential to organize them neatly and logically. Since chapters in books are divided into sections, you It is important to organize the material in a way that will make it easy to review later. Consider using a folder or binder to organize all your notes in order.
Cindy Gomez is a certification specialist at the American Correctional Association.
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