Study Skills & Time Management - ROAR - Respect, Overcome, Attitude, Responsibility

Just "showing up" is important!

Woody Allen once said that 80% of being successful consists in showing up. This is true in life and in college. Class attendance is essential for success. Be on time. Be attentive. Cell phones turned off. Take notes. Ask questions. Be alert (not napping!)

Video Resources

Effective Study Skills Students learn how to achieve academic success by learning the study behaviors that lead to high achievement. This video illustrates the importance of developing good skills in the areas of listening, notetaking, and outlining.
Effective Test Taking This video presents techniques for performing well on tests.
This Way to an A: Effective Study Skills his upbeat video teaches students the Empty "V" System which stresses the importance and effectiveness of deciding the purpose of each lesson in order to better understand key information. Students learn proven techniques for studying, reviewing, and retaining information that fit into any lifestyle or class structure.
Study to Win! This energetic and information-packed video shows students how to get Organized, Make a Study Schedule, Take Excellent Notes in class, and Prepare and Preview Material. Also covered are Chapter Summaries, Writing a Rough Draft, Writing an Outline and Thesis, Memorization Tips, How to Use Association and Visualization, and more.
Time Management Three strategies to help students make better use of their time are presented in this program. They include the development of a term calendar on which students list important academic "events," such as term-paper deadlines and exam dates. A weekly schedule allows students to assess available time and make the most of it. A daily "To-Do List" helps students avoid last-minute cramming for exams and other academic projects.

Useful Resources

YOU AREN'T IN HIGH SCHOOL ANYMORE!

The Differences Between High School & College
High School and College are vastly different forms of education. This website outlines some of the major differences.
Adjusting to College Life
This article talks about some important issues including time management, study skills, and getting along with your roommate.

TIME MANAGMENT

Getting the Most out of NOW
This well-written resource from the University of Wisconsin @ Green Bay covers all the essentials to help you succeed in college.
Time Management Resources
The Dartmouth College Academic Skills Center has a lengthy list of Time Management Resources.
The Secret to Time Management is Simple: Jedi Time Tricks
A different way to view time management

STUDY SKILLS

A Practical Guide to Study Skills
This is fairly long but has lots of great information.
77 Ways to Learn Faster, Deeper, and Better
Tips and tricks for all types of learners

Developing Effective Study Habits
This document from Grove City College in Pennsylvania has a good discussion of why, when and how to study.
Top 11 Study Skills
This is a short but effective list from Stanford University.
ADHD and College Success
Practical study tips for students with ADD or ADHD

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