Transcript STUDY SKILLS

“Preparing”
Session 1
STUDY SKILLS
“If you are smart enough to get into
college, you are smart enough to graduate.”
~Dr. Bernice Strauss
An Academic Support Program
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In the weeks to come ….
Session 2: Avoiding Procrastination
Session 3: Managing Your Time
Session 4: Reading Textbooks and Taking Notes
Session 5: Taking Tests
Session 6: Managing Stress
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Online vs. Face-to-face
Courses
• Most of the information we’ll cover in the next
six weeks can be applied to any type of
course: traditional face-to-face, online, or
web-enhanced (hybrid).
• There are some tips specific to online or webenhanced courses, and we’ve included these
in our discussion. Look for the
symbol in
your handouts for these.
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Essentials
for
Success
 Eat right.
 Exercise.
 Sleep.
 Pick a study place (not your bed).
 Eliminate distractions.
Watch out for social media pages!
 Go to class.
Log in to class regularly.
 Ask questions.
 Speak with professors.
E-mail professors and/or classmates with questions, or
look into other communication methods, such as Skype. Don’t
forget that you may also call your professor during office hours.
When communicating in writing, remember to avoid texting
lingo.
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give you something to work toward!
For the goal-setting process, consider
the following:
1. Small and specific goals—things that can be
accomplished in a week
2. Measurable goals—Can you count it? How
much? How do you know you met your goals?
3. Reward size=Task size/effort/difficulty
4. Sense of accomplishment when reached
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• Be punctual. If you come in late or must
leave early, let the professor know why.
Check to see if your professor has an online attendance
policy.
• Turn off cell phones, and do not text in
class.
To prevent distractions, turn off your cell phone while
working on any online assignments.
• Give all attention to the professor. No
sleeping, talking to friends, listening to
music, or reading newspapers/magazines.
This includes online lectures, live or previously recorded.
• Do not cheat—it isn’t worth it.
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• Contact the professor immediately if you are
having problems. Don’t wait until the day
before the exam.
If you experience technical difficulties, contact your professor
IMMEDIATELY! Have a back-up plan, and utilize campus
resources. For a list of computer labs and hours, visit
http://www.shsu.edu/~ucs_www/lab/index.html and select
“General Use Labs” from the menu.
• Address the professor as “Dr.” unless asked
to do otherwise. Learn his/her name.
• Observe e-mail etiquette: When e-mailing a
professor, use your full name and your
school e-mail account. Avoid texting lingo.
• Consider your voice mail greeting. Does it
create a good first impression?
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Taking a LASSI
 The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory
(LASSI). . .
provides a visual depiction of your study
strengths and weaknesses.
identifies areas in which you can benefit most
from Study Skills.
measures your degree of success for the
duration of the program with pre- and posttesting.
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Does it
REALLY work?
GPA Increase by Semester
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