Study Skills Workshop

Proudly Presented by:

* Angel Nevin * Abdula Newman * Nick Ritchie

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Good Study Skills Begin With:    Active Reading Effective Note Taking  Cornell Notes  Mind Map (Spidergram, spidergraph, spider diagram) Test Preparation  Flashcards  Diagrams

Different Methods of Studying

Pros and Cons

Individual/Solitary  More control for you (i.e. time, style, location, etc.)     Use your vocabulary Responsibility rests with you (i.e. self-testing, procrastination, distraction) No assistance in filling in knowledge gaps Only your perspective, your style, your consistent mistakes Collaborative/Groups  Get a new perspective on material       Reduce procrastination Fill in knowledge gaps Cover more material in less time Pre-planning/Coordination required Can have distractions Reduced independence

Individual Studying Tips 

Where

you study matters!



When

you study matters!

 Set goals for each study session 

Balance

study time and breaks 

Physical preparation

is as important as mental preparation!

Collaborative Studying Tips 

Clear communication

is vital!



Establish collaborative goals

to increase focus 

Also establish individual goals

to promote interdependence  Actively recruit motivated collaborators 

Be conscious

of collaborator characteristics including size, learning style, and ability

Collaborative Study Methods     Jigsaw method Study groups Note sharing Tutoring

Honor Code 

The following shall constitute academic irregularities.

 (a) The use of notes, books, or assistance from or to other students while taking an examination or working on other assignments unless specifically authorized by the instructor--acts defined as cheating.  (b) The presentation of words or ideas from an existing source as one's own--acts defined as plagiarism.  (c) Other activities that interfere with the educational mission within the classroom.

http://www.science.fau.edu/chemistry/chemlab/General/HONOR% 20CODE.htm

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FAU Resources Tutoring Supplemental Instruction      FREE Tutoring is offered for many courses Classmates as Tutors!

Located in the Center for Teaching and Learning 2 nd floor of GS Friendly, well-trained learning assistants     Proven Effective here at FAU All Leaders have gotten an A in the course Combines what to know and how to learn 6+ sessions may increase overall grade by ½ to a full letter grade!

University Resources       www.fau.edu/tutoring www.fau.edu/si www.fau.edu/ucew www.math.fau.edu/MLC/ www.fau.edu/oma/ www.fau.edu/ctl/

Additional Resources (Youtube videos)       Memory Tricks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx fUYS8VjI&feature=related Absorbing what you read: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0dKnzu8 D8&feature=fvwrel Mind Mapping: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4yzG65r6Ko Cornell Note Taking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t_Vzeq5L3g Note Taking Options: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCrslHx7xA&feature=resu lts_video&playnext=1&list=PLD2B20A5CF40F91AE Points to Ponder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXNfVs1pPQc&feature=rela ted

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