A variety of study tips from on-line resources: Purdue University, University of Texas, Wadsworth Publishing, University of California-Berkeley, St. John's University, Virginia Tech , Dartmouth, and others

  USING THE LIBRARY

• Introduction to HCCS libraries
  Tips on handling common library activities
  Finding books
   
• Access the HCCS book catalog
   
• Finding periodicals (magazines, journals, newspapers)
   
• Using reference works
   
• Guidelines for word processing
   
• Writing with computers
   
• Tips for using the internet
   
• Getting to know your campus resources

• Studying history, government and other behavioral sciences
  Study tips for history
  Reading and critical thinking in government
  Studying economics

• Studying the sciences
  Reading in the sciences
  How to study math and science

• Studying psychology and the social sciences

• Studying literature and the liberal arts
  Studying foreign language
  

   TAKING TESTS

• Plan for exams
• Improving your memory for exams
• Getting ready
• Taking specific kinds of tests
• Taking objective tests
• Taking essay tests
• Key words in essay questions
• Taking problem-solving tests
• While taking the exam

• Virtual Library
• Career Resources
• TASP Information
• Faculty Resources
• HCCS Instructors'
  Web Pages

   TIME MANAGEMENT

• Procrastination: 10 ways to "do it now"
• Techniques to manage procrastination
• Making a schedule
• 10 tips for managing your time
• Principles of scheduling

• For more study aids, see the following links:
  First Aid for Writing
  First Aid for Math
  Help for ESL Students
  
  

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