Writing Resources

Study Skills

• Be present in class (physically and mentally)
• Be prepared for class
• Take notes, such as: 
  • Paper notes (studies show this is the best for strengthening memory)
  • Note cards (great for using as self-quiz)
  • Cornell Note-Taking System (best for digesting the information)
  • Notes on your Smartphone (great for quick notes at events, meetings, or other locations where you cannot take along a laptop or notebook)
  • Laptop or Surface (great for note-taking that combines information that presents URL links, organizations and institutional websites, and so forth)
• Review notes daily or at least several times per week
• "Teach" someone else what you learned: your roommate, your little sister, or your dog.
• Self-quiz (see some options below)
• Ask for help:
  • Ask your professor
  • Ask other professors
  • Visit the Success Center (one on every campus)
  • Ask the professional tutor (if available)
  • Find a private tutor (typically cost $10-$20 per hour)