University Learning Center

• About the ULC
• Learning Services
• Math Services
• Study Sessions
• Study Skills
  • Study Skills Handouts
  • Study Skills Links
• Supplemental Instruction
• Writing Services

Study Skills Handouts

The following handouts will provide you with study strategy suggestions. In addition, hard copy handouts are available in the University Learning Center office, room 1056 of DePaolo Hall.

Exams

• Common Words in Essay Exams. (PDF)
• Educated Guessing Strategies. (PDF)
• Essay Exam Strategies. (PDF)
• Matching & Short Answer Strategies. (PDF)
• Multiple Choice Strategies. (PDF)
• True/False Strategies. (PDF)
• Test Anxiety Solutions (PDF)

Non-Traditional Students

• Non-Traditional Students: Advantages and Challenges (PDF)

Notes

• Abbreviations for Note-Taking. (PDF)
• Cornell Note-Taking Method (PDF)
• Note Cards. (PDF)
• Note-Taking Strategies (PDF)
• Note-Taking Guide (PDF)
• SQ5R Note-Taking Method. (PDF)

Online Learning

• Online Research (PDF)
• Preparing for an Online Course (PDF)

Reading Strategies

• Marking Texts. (PDF)

Study Techniques

• Effective Study Habits (PDF)
• Mnemonic Devices. (PDF)
• Motivation (PDF)
• Reverse Planning for Exams & Projects (PDF)
• Review: Study Smarter (PDF)
• Stress Management. (PDF)
• Time Management. (PDF)
• Visual Study Tools. (PDF)
• Where to Study: Choosing a Study Environment (PDF)

Transfer Students

• Transfer Students: Academic Strategies.(PDF)