Study Skills

Resources

Time Management

  • A Simple, Effective Time Management System - A time management system using a semester planner and a weekly planner.
  • Weekly Planner - Shows whole week on one page by the hour.
  • Creating a Daily To-Do List - How to make a prioritized to-do list [todolist]
  • To-Do List with Time Estimates - How to make a prioritized to-do list with space to estimate the time a task will take you, and space to note the actual time.
  • Time Management - Tips on time management.
  • Time Management for Right Brained People - What to do if to do lists aren't your style.
  • Overcoming Procrastination - Tips for overcoming procrastination.
  • Tips on Reading and Learning from Lecture
  • Rapid Reading - Reading rate goals and "Alarmclock" speed reading technique.
  • Concept Mapping - How to make a concept map. Good for studying for exams
  • Textbook Reading Systems - How to use the SQ3R and other reading systems.
  • The Cornell Notetaking System - How to use the Cornell notetaking system.

Tips on Studying and Taking Exams

  • Guidelines for Study - Suggestions for making your study more efficient.
  • Exam Strategies: How to Tackle Exam Questions - Strategies for different types of exam questions (e.g. multiple-choice, essay, etc...)
  • Words to Watch for in Essay Questions - Defines words used in essay questions, and explains how to structure your answer.
  • Multiple Choice Tests - Tips for tackling difficult multiple choice tests
  • The Five Day Study Plan - A way to plan when and how to study for exams.

Stress Management

  • The Basics of Stress Management - Tips for stress management.
  • Understanding Academic Anxiety - Tips for understanding and managing academic and/or test anxiety.
  • Letting Go of Test Anxiety - Strategies for relaxing and forgetting your anxiety