Welcome to our resources on study, learning, and reading skills. Here, you'll find the answers to questions like, "how do I read the assignment when it's b-o-r-i-n-g?" or "how do I conquer test anxiety?" You'll also find strategies for taking notes during class and managing your time effectively.
Taking Notes- Using the Cornell Note-Taking System (PDF 328KB)
- Listening to Lectures and Identifying Important Information During a Lecture (PDF 286KB)
- Strategies to Stay Focused ... Even When the Reading Assignment is Well ... Boring (PDF 365KB)
- SQ-4R: Survey, Question-Read, wRite, Recite, Review (PDF 447KB)
- Improving Concentration When Studying (PDF 224KB)
- SQ-4R: Survey, Question-Read, wRite, Recite, Review (PDF 447KB)
- How to Read a Math Textbook (PDF 206KB)
- 10 Tutor-Recommended Tips to Stay Focused while Reading, Fall 2011 (PDF 141KB)
- 10 Tutor-Recommended Tips to Stay Focused while Reading, Spring 2012 (PDF 146KB)
- Building Vocabulary: Common Root Words (PDF 208KB)
- Building Vocabulary: Common Prefixes (PDF 198KB)
- Building Vocabulary: Common Suffixes (PDF 194KB)
- Understanding Dictionary Entries (PDF 200KB)
- Using Word Origins to Build Vocabulary (PDF 200KB)
- Stepping Up Your Reading Rate (PDF 421KB) (Note: Your reading comprehension skills should be strong before you work on stepping up your reading rate.)
- Time Management (PDF 295KB)
- Developing an Anti-Procrastination Plan: How to Beat Procrastination Before it Beats You (PDF 278KB)
- 10 Tutor-Recommended Tips to Manage Your Time, Fall 2011 (PDF 129KB)
- 10 Tutor-Recommended Tips to Manage Your Time, Spring 2012 (PDF 131KB)
- Overcoming Writer’s Block (PDF 424KB)
- See also our extensive resources on writing at Writing Guides and Tips
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