Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned learner, the Study Guides and Strategies web site is a highly useful resource for information about skills and techniques needed to achieve success in higher education. This site includes information on:
Preparation (learning to learn, managing time, setting goals, managing stress, thinking like a genius, etc.)
Learning styles (learning as a student-athlete, visual learners, adult learners, distance edcuation & learning, etc.)
Studying (effective study habits, concentrating, memorizing, study systmes, etc.)
Classroom participation (preparing for the classroom, influencing teachers, taking notes in lectures, etc.)
Learning with others (collaborative learning, active listening, studying in groups, tutoring guidelines, etc.)
Project management (organizing projects, researching case studies, researching on the Internet, etc.)
Reading skills (taking notes from text book, learning from multiple sources, reading/understanding essays, etc.)
Preparing for tests (general test preparation, anticipating test content, cramming, etc.)
Taking tests (ten tips for terrific test taking, essay exams, short answer tests, etc.)
Writing basics (prewriting and drafts, the five paragraph essay, persuasive essays, etc.)
Writing types (the five-paragraph essay, expository essays, research papers, writing for the "Web," etc.)
Webtruth (evaluating web content, netiquette, citing web sites, etc.)
Math (solving lenear equations, solving math word problems, evaluating agebraic expressions, etc.)
Science and Technology (writing lab reports and scientific papers, following the scientific method, etc.)
