Foundations on Reading and Note-Taking

• 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

• 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.
• Test Anxiety
  Take this iStudy tutorial to learn about the different types of test anxiety and what you can do to help test anxiety.

• 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.

• Big Four Study Tips
• Why Cramming for Tests Often Fails
• Why Cramming Is the Worst Way to Study
• How People Learn: Common Beliefs Vs. Research
• How to Time Block Your College Schedule Using Google Calendar
• What is Block Scheduling? Microsoft Outlook