Transcript Study Skills - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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#1 Set Goals
 Make a list of what you want to accomplish as a student. Having a clear
set of goals will help you to get to where you want to be.
#2 Time Management
 Use an agenda or an appointment book and write down all your
appointments, due dates for assignments and other important events.
#3 Know your Learning Style
 Pay attention to your learning style. Are you a visual learner or hands on?
Explore different strategies of learning and find what fits best
#4 Be an Active Reader
 Be a text detective: ask your text good questions and it will yield good
answers.
#5 Participate in Study Groups
 Share the load of reading and studying with other students – you will learn
better by teaching them, and you will be exposed to ideas you didn’t come
up with on your own.
#6 Take Notes
 Use the Cornell, outline, mapping or charting method to condense and
synthesize reading, lectures and discussions.
#7 Organize your study materials
 If you organize your materials as you proceed through a course, you will
retrieve information with greater ease later.
#8 Draft papers
 Never turn in the first draft of a paper – always leave time to re-work it
before your professor sees it.
#9 Slow down on tests
 Anxiety makes you skip over parts of questions. Read every word carefully.
#10 Don’t replace protein with caffeine
 Protein and complex carbohydrates are an energy source that won’t leave
you jittery.
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Counseling and Psychological Services: Lawrence 241, 610-436-2301.
Individual and group services. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.cou/
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Department of Public Safety: 690 S. Church St. 610-436-3311. Crime
reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus.
http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/
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Learning Assistance Resource Center: Lawrence 223, 610-436-2535.
Tutoring, study skills and more. http://www.wcupa.edu/ussss/larc/
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Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Assistance: Sykes 238, 610-436-3511
http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.jud/
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Office of Multicultural Affairs: Sykes 003, 610-436-3273. Services
promoting academic achievement and personal well being.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.mca/default.asp
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Office of Social Equity: 13-15 University Ave. 610-436-2433. Mediation and
investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/social.equity/
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Campus Recreation: Ehinger Gym Rm 133
http://www.wcupa.edu/CampusRec/default.asp
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Student Health and Wellness Services: Wayne Hall, 2nd Floor 610-4362509 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.inf/
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Twardowski Career Development Center: Lawrence 106, 610-436-2501
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/STU.CAR/
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Women's Center: Lawrence Rm 100, 2nd floor. 610-436-2122. Resources,
support, referrals for all women's issues.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.wce/
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Writing Center: Lawrence 214 610-436-5664. Writing assistance start to finish.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_Academics/writingcenter/
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Financial Aid Office: 25 University Ave. 610-436-2627
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/FIN_AID/
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Scholarships: http://www.wcufoundation.org/scholarships/