Study strategies

The Learning and Writing Center offers a vast array of handouts pertaining to general learning skills, reading, test taking, time management, organization, and note taking strategies. The LWC offers PowerPoint presentations on various skills both in and out of the classroom. For more information, please e-mail us.

General study skills:

• Learn excellent study tips and strategies.
• Compare the differences between high school and college.
• Gain study skills and self-help information.

Learning styles:

• VARK: Use this interactive tool to profile your communication strategies and leadership behaviors.
• Index of learning style questionnaire: This questionnaire will examine your preferences on four domains: active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global.

Study tools:

• Review study guides in over 38 languages.
• Strengthen your vocabulary and create study guides at Quizlet.
• Create flashcards for any subject at Flash Card Machine.
• Online study support is a fee based tool for college students.

Time management:

• Students often under-estimate how much time is required to be successful in their coursework. Use this Time-Management Calculator to determine the right number of courses for you to take while balancing the other demands in your life.
• This interactive workshop offers proven success strategies to help you manage your time and behavior and is available to you at any time.
• An award winning time management resource that covers a wide-range of topics including concentration.