Resources
Study Skills
Foundations on Reading and Note-Taking
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Active Reading
Take the iStudy tutorial to help you recall and apply information you obtain through printed text. -
Finding a Good Place to Study
One of the keys to effective studying is finding a good location. -
The Learning Scientists
View or print different posters to learn about guided study practices and techniques. -
Reading Comprehension
See this Penn State Learning resource that focuses on study/reading methods, speed reading, and the do’s and don’ts of highlighting.
Preparing for Exams
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Getting Prepared for a Test: Start Now
In this module, we’ll share some strategies for effective test prep, give suggestions on how to organize your notes for studying, and discuss test anxiety. -
Test Anxiety
Take this iStudy tutorial to learn about the different types of test anxiety and what you can do to help test anxiety. -
Study Habits for All Course Modes
Tips for forming new study habits that help you stay organized, make the most of your classes, set a schedule, work in groups or teams, and more. -
iStudy
Study skills tutorials in active reading, note taking, test taking, and more. -
Test Taking
Take this iStudy tutorial to help you learn ways to become a better test-taker. It also walks you through different types of testing, assessment, and evaluation.
Time Management
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Time Management
Being able to plan and prioritize activities is an important skill to obtain so that you can complete class assignments and projects on time without denying yourself a social life, recreational activities, or other items that are important to you. -
Time Estimator
Calculate how many hours you spend on activities each week and find the time left for studying. -
Time Management Calculator
This time management calculator shows you what your week may look like depending on the number of credits you take. -
Tackling Time Management
Create a Weekly Timetable.
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Articles
Books
Videos
- How to Get the Most Out of Studying (Dr. Stephen Chew Video Series)
- How to Manage Your Time Better
- How to Take Great Notes
- How to Stop Procrastinating
- How to Study Effectively
- How to Study for Final Exams: 5 Tips!
- How to Study Smarter, Not Harder – From How We Learn by Benedict Carey
- The Curve of Forgetting