HHP Office of Life Planning and Personal Development
Academic Skill Development
Comprehensive Sites
- How-To-Study.Com - http://www.how-to-study.com/
- Study Guides and Strategies - http://www.studygs.net/
- Study Skills Library - http://www.sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl.html
- Learning Skills Handouts - http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/studyhandouts.html
Exam/Test Preparation
- Exam Preparation Resources - http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=Exam
- Taking Essay Tests - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/essaytests.pdf
- Taking Objective Tests - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/objectivetests-test31.pdf
- Preparing for Problem-Solving Tests - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/problemsolvingtests.pdf
- General Tips for Taking Tests - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/takingtestsgeneral.pdf
- Do’s and Don’ts for Taking Exams - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/dosdonts.doc
- Dr. King’s Exam Hints - http://www.isu.edu/%7Ekingkath/exam.html
- Survival Strategies for Taking Tests - http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Estudskl/teststrat.html
- A Dozen Reasons to Review a Returned Test - http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Estudskl/rtrned.html
- Seven Strategies for Improving Test Performance - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/lynch/SevenStrategies.htm
- Test Preparation - http://success.oregonstate.edu/testprep.html
- Taking Tests: General Tips - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/takingtestsgeneral.pdf
- Taking Tests and Anxiety - http://www.ulc.psu.edu/studyskills/test_taking.html
GPA Calculators
- Ohio University - http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=GPA
- Studentmarket.com - http://www.studentmarket.com/gpacalculator.html
- The College of New Jersey - http://www.tcnj.edu/~advising/gpacalc.html
Learning Styles
- How You Learn - http://www.ulc.psu.edu/studyskills/how_you_learn.html
Note-Taking
- Effective Lecture Note-Taking - http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=Lecture
- A System for Effective Listening and Note-Taking - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/listeningnotetaking.pdf
- Using Mind Maps to Take Notes - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm
- Editing Lecture Notes - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/editing.html
- Note-Taking and In-Class Skills - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/notetake.html
- Listening Habits - http://success.oregonstate.edu/listening.htm
- Note-Taking - http://success.oregonstate.edu/note-taking.html
Memory/Concentration
- Improving Memory - http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=Memory
- Memory Tips - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/memory/
- Using SQ3R (Survey, Question, Reed, Recall, Review) to Increase Retention - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_02.htm
- Memory Improvement Tools - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_TIM.htm
- Memory Principles - http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Estudskl/mem.html
- Strategies for Improving Concentration and Memory - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/lynch/ImprovConcentration.htm
- Improving Concentration Tips - http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=Concentration
Reading Skills
- Handling Reading - http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=Reading
- Effective Reading - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/reading/
- Reading Strategies - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_04.htm
- Reading Your Textbook - http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Estudskl/Txtbook.html
- Increasing Textbook Reading Comprehension by Using SQ3R - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/lynch/TextbookReading.htm
- SQ3R: A Reading/Study System - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/sq3r.html
- Reading Comprehension - http://www.ulc.psu.edu/studyskills/reading_comprehension.html
Stress Management
- Stress Management Resources - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_TCS.htm
- Test Anxiety - http://success.oregonstate.edu/testanxiety.html
- Stress Management - http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/studymanagement.shtml
- Study Skills and Test Anxiety - http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/studyhabits.shtml
- How to Calm Down in Under a Minute - http://mentalhealth.about.com/library/howto/htbreathe.htm
- Stressed Out! Quiz - http://healthnet.rutgers.edu/stress/stressed_out.asp
- “Plain Talk” About the Art of Relaxation - http://healthnet.rutgers.edu/stress/relax.htm
- The Medical Basis of Stress - http://www.teachhealth.com/index.html
- How to Stay Stressed (humor) - http://www-psych.stanford.edu/%7Epinto/stress.html
- Stress Self-Evaluation - http://www.adv-leadership-grp.com/programs/evaluations/stress.htm
- Stress Management Resources (from WebMD) - http://www.webmd.com/hw/emotional_wellness/ug1811.asp?
- Stress Management Resources (from Mayo Clinic) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress/SR99999
- Managing Stress: A Guide for College Student - http://www.uhs.uga.edu/stress/
Study Skills
- When, Where, and How to Study - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/takingtestsgeneral.pdf
- Study Skills Checklist - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/checklis.html
- Math Study Skills Inventory - http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11064/skill.html
- Math Study Skills: Diagnostic Inventory - http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Estudskl/mathsurvey2.html
- Study Skills Inventory - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/studyskills/aassaform.htm
- Time Scheduling - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/htimesch.html
- Control Your Studying Environment - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/control.html
- Study Skills: The Key to Success - http://colfa.utsa.edu/advising/studyskills1.html
- Study With Intensity - http://www.columbia.edu/cu/augustine/study/intense.html
Time Management
Time Management
- Time Management Resources - http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=TimeMgt
- Time Management Resources - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm
- Time Management Strategies for Improving Academic Performance - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/lynch/TimeManagement.htm
- Time Scheduling Suggestions - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/htimesug.html
- Where Does the Time Go? - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/TMInteractive.html
- Time Management - http://success.oregonstate.edu/time.html
- Time Audit (So Where Does Your Time Go?) - http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/student/loon/acad/strat/time_audit.html
- Time Management Principles - http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/student/loon/acad/strat/time_man_princ.html
- Time Management Planning Guide - http://www.studygs.net/schedule/
- Time Management - http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/studytime.shtml
- Time Management – http://www.ulc.psu.edu/studyskills/time_management.html#life_is_hectic-lets_make_a_plan
Procrastination
- Seven Day Procrastination Plan - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/7dayprocrastination-study21.pdf
- How to Manage Procrastination - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/midterm/manageprocrastination.pdf
- Procrastination - http://success.oregonstate.edu/procrastination.html
- Stop Procrastination-Now! - http://depression.about.com/cs/selfhelp/a/procrastination.htm
- Discover Your Procrastination Style Quiz (for students) - http://www.drsapadin.com/quiz/quiz_beat.php
- Discover Your Procrastination Style Quiz (for non-students) - http://www.drsapadin.com/quiz/quiz_time.php
- Procrastination - http://www.sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html
- Procrastination and You - http://www.ucalgary.ca/~steel/procrastinus/
- Procrastination Self-Help Brochure - http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/procras.htm
- Overcoming Procrastination - http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/studyprocrast.shtml
- Procrastination (an “interesting” movie from Tales of Mere Existence) - http://www.ingredientx.com/watch/tales/procrastination.htm
- Getting Back to Work: A Personal Productivity Toolkit - http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2005/1/18/153331/505
- Get Back to Work (time management tool) - http://www.marktaw.com/getbacktowork.htm
- 50 Strategies for Making Yourself Work - http://sfwa.org/writing/strategies.html
Useful Time-Saving Resources
- My Free Calendar Maker - http://www.myfreecalendarmaker.com/
- Prioritized To-Do List - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/worksheets/PrioritizedToDolist.pdf
- Creating a Daily To-Do List - http://www.clt.cornell.edu/campus/learn/LSC%20Resources/todolist.pdf
- Tips for Creating Your To-Do List - http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/McHenry2.html
- To-Do Lists - http://www.mygoals.com/content/to-do-lists.html
Writing Skills
- Writing Tips - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/writingtips/
- Guide to Grammar and Writing - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
- What is Plagiarism - http://gervaseprograms.georgetown.edu/hc/plagiarism.html
- Procedure for Writing a Term Paper - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/termpapr.html
Other Resources
- Eight Factors of College Success - http://www.csfi-wadsworth.com/ad_factormenu.htm
- On Course Success Principles - http://www.oncourseworkshop.com/On%20Course%20Principles.htm
- Various Success Tips - http://www.frostburg.edu/academic/orie/StudySkills.html#brainworks
- “What Your Mother Never Told You About College” - http://www.mtsu.edu/~chopper/mother.html
- Constructive Suggestions Regarding Motivation - http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/motivate.html
- Debunking Common Myths About Majors - http://www.reshall.berkeley.edu/academics/resources/handouts/majors/common_myths_about_majors.doc
- Ten Tips You Need to Survive College - http://www.mtsu.edu/%7Estudskl/10tips.html
- Money Management Resources - http://www.youcandealwithit.com/index.shtml
- EDFUND’s Online Money Management Library - http://www.edfund.org/students/studentpar.cfm?edfpage=/real/sv_intro.html
- Leadership Skills - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_LDR.htm
- Improve Your Communication Skills - http://www.mindtools.com/page8.html
- Wellness - http://success.oregonstate.edu/wellness.html
- Building a Strategic Framework: Mission, Vision, Values - http://humanresources.about.com/cs/strategicplanning1/a/strategicplan.htm
- Bad Choices, Bad Habits - http://depression.about.com/cs/selfhelp/a/breakbadhabits.htm
- Developing Self-Confidence - http://www.drsapadin.com/articles/self-confidence.php
- Motivating Factors - http://www.lifeworktransitions.com/exercises/part3ch3/motivating.html
- Fantasy Workday - http://www.lifeworktransitions.com/exercises/part3ch3/fantwday.html