Independent study means taking control of your own learning.
Effective independent learners are able to identify:
- what they want to learn
- the best ways to learn
- how to show that they have learnt
Independent study includes:
- quiet, personal time
- working with someone else to encourage each other and talk through difficulties
- If you have a problem, explaining it to someone else can help clarify issues for you

Adapted from: Payne, E. & Whittaker, L. (2006) Developing essential study skills. 2nd rev. edn. Harlow: Pearson Education.