Whether you do original research, write an essay, or merely report to the faculty member on what you have read, independent study can be one of the best experiences of your school life. But you need to have some short of discipline to Independent Studies.

Plan your work 

If you are working on an important project, it is tempting to put it off while you get your assigned chores out of the way. Don’t fall into this trap. If you do, you will end up with unfinished project and an incomplete for the course, or a hastily done project and a poor grade.

If you have your independent work, start immediately and plan thing in advanced. Decide what you need to do and build time into your schedule so that you can do some work each week.

Few tips about Independent Study 

Independent study can be one of the highlights of your college education, but don’t overdo it. Law school admission officers, graduate schools, and potential employers may look upon a student who spends half of his or her junior and senior years doing independent study with suspicion. That is because of the grade inflation that goes along with independent studies.