Five Research-Based Study Tips to Boost Your Academic Success
1. Spread out your study time Marathon study sessions don’t help you retain important information to then recall during tests. Go into...
Test anxiety: Strategies for before, during and after a test or exam
“38.5 % of students self-reported having experienced test anxiety, which negatively impacted their performance at some point in their academic...
A guide about the differences in high school and university accommodations for students with disabilities
Accommodations Self-Responsibility Professors and staff Classes Studying and tests Grades
Citing correctly using Purdue OWL
Access Purdue Online Writing Lab’s citation guides from their website. Select the Online Writing Lab From the menu on the...
Studying and taking exams: Online open-book exams
When first presented with open-book exams, many students think preparation is not needed since they can access course materials. However, they...
Studying and taking exams: Study groups
Meeting peers in small groups is a great way to become an active studier. They can also increase your motivation,...
Studying and taking exams: Multiple-choice exams
Misconceptions about multiple-choice exams: They’re easier. Not necessarily. Don’t rely on the fact that the answer is already on the page. Memorizing...
Studying and taking exams: Using mind maps
Mind maps help with connective thinking and categorizing information, which helps you study and write essays. To make a mind...
Studying and taking exams: Using four levels of questions
Take a concept and insert it into these questions. Then look for an answer! These questions might be at the...
Studying and taking exams
Active Study Strategies Studying = Thinking! Studying ≠ Memorizing: You need to remember some information to get started, but then...
Reading and note-taking
Note-taking Before Lecture: Consult learning objectives for lecture Review any slides Read assigned content Choose a note-taking strategy Add date...
Procrastination
Why do we procrastinate? Misguided perceptions. We mistakenly believe we’ll be more prepared tomorrow. It’s also easier to justify comfort...
Goal setting
When you link your day-to-day tasks to goals, you see the purpose behind your work. This helps you stay motivated. Think...
Time management
It is easy to get overwhelmed when trying to balance course work, extracurriculars, free time, and any other commitments you...
Creating presentations
Effective Presentations Know your message. To plan, reduce your focus to one key sentence. This practice creates direction. Plan without tech. Organize your...
A guide to succeed in your first six weeks
In university, successful students plan for success. They find support early, manage their time using schedules and tools, study actively,...