Helpful Handouts

Feel free to use any of these helpful handouts

	Title
	Learning Strategies Checklist
	How Good a Student Are You? - Quiz
	Study Habits Checklist
	Preparation for Studying
	Characteristics of Learning Styles
	Behaviors of a Successful Student
	How Good a Student Are You? - Answer
	Characteristics of Successful Students

General Orientation

	Title
	Study Area Analysis
	Questionnaire for Probation Students
	Why Do a Course Analysis
	Your Study Area
	Why Wasn't I Told
	Location of Services
	Back-to-School Tips from Project Fresh Start
	About Academic Survival Skills
	Course Information Checklist
	High School to College Transition
	Course Information Sheet

Reading Techniques

	Title
	SQ4R - Reading - Study Technique
	Reading Scientific and Technical Material
	Reading - How to Compute Words Per Minute
	The Anatomy of Questioning
	SQ4R Reading Technique
	SQ4R - Study Technique Program Checklist
	Reading - Adjusting Speed
	Guidelines for Pre-Reading Activities
	Guide for More Effective Use of Textbooks
	Clues to What's Important
	Learning Your Textbook Material
	Know Your Text
	Identifying Structure - General to Specific

Memory

	Title
	Memory: Samples of Memory Devices
	Suggested Memory Aids
	The Three Kinds of Memory
	Memory Story - Creating a Mental Picture
	How to Learn a Word
	Memory - General Suggestions
	Memory Improvement

Writing

	Title
	Literary Critique
	Writing a Research Report
	Keeping a Personal Journal
	Book Critique
	Guide to Editing and Polishing a Letter

Lecture: Notetaking/Listening

	Title
	Notetaking Techniques
	Sample Lecture Outline
	Lecture Notetaking Problem Checklist
	Listening Effectively
	Signal Words
	The Art of Listening
	Sample Notes with Self-Test Column
	Self-Evaluation of Notes Checklist
	Assess Your Notetaking Skills
	Cornell Notetaking System
	Abbreviation
	Are You a Good Listener?
	Lecture Notes Checklist
	Lecture Notetaking Analysis Record
	Hints for Taking Effective Lecture Notes
	Lecture Notes - Writing

Studying Math

	Title
	PGR - Problem Guided Reading
	Math Signal Words
	Possible Remedies for Typical Math Errors
	Tips on How to Study Math
	Study Skills for Chemistry
	Eight Steps to Success with Word Problems
	Be an Active Math and Science Student
	Guide for Math Word Problem Solving
	How to Study Math Workshop Sheet
	How to Read Math Text

Spelling and Vocabulary

	Title
	System for Spelling Success
	Usage of Effect and Affect
	Using the Dictionary
	Spelling Hints
	Developing Vocabulary
	How to Build Memory Aids for Words
	Spelling Error Analysis Sheet

Test-Taking

	Title
	Test Anxiety
	Reduce Test Anxiety
	Test-Taking Guide
	The Helm Strategy
	Test-Taking Personalities
	Preparing for & Taking Essay Exams
	Exercise in Key Words
	Answers to Exercises in Key Words
	General Tips for Taking Standardized Tests
	Multiple Choice Testing
	General Tips on Test Taking

Learning Theory

	Title
	Stages of Problem Solving
	Increasing Creativity
	Thinking Skills
	Stages of the Learning Process
	How to Use Some Facts About Your Brain
	How to Learn Skills Faster
	Cognitive Style Mapping
	How to Study from Slides, Films, Recordings
	How to Study a Foreign Language

Motivation

	Title
	Procrastination
	Positive Self-Talk, Freedom from Worry
	Poem - You Mustn't Quit
	Rate of Attendance
	Techniques to Help You Become Depressed
	Samples of Self-Talk, Taking Responsibility
	Samples of Negative Self Talk
	Goal Setting
	Decision-Making Process
	Achievement Strategies
	How to Ruin Your Day
	Poem - Sweating Out Finals
	Motivation for College Students
	How to Worry Effectively

Reference and Research

	Title
	Taking Notes for Research Papers
	Writing a Research Paper
	"The Research Road"
	Reference Materials

Time Management

	Title
	Test Your Assumptions
	Time Allocations
	Time Analysis Sheet
	Scheduling - Self Analysis
	Short-Term Goal Planning
	Suggested Guidelines for Working Students
	Time Management Tips
	Weekly Time Summary
	When Time Controls You
	Time Analysis Worksheet
	Time Management Checklist
	Time Management Self-Evaluation
	Evaluate Distractions
	Exam Scheduling
	Importance of Scheduling Study Time
	Actual Study Time
	Daily Tasks
	Daily Things to Do
	Planning Your Work Week
	Procrastination Can Be Complicated
	Record Number of Pages Per Hour
	Learning Lab Planning Schedule
	Notes on Planning a Schedule
	Planning Schedule

Miscellaneous

	Title
	Relaxing the Body
	Stress Management
	Studying Literature and Drama
	Oral Reports
	Fundamentals of Studying from Science Labs
	Fundaments of Studying Science & Technology
	Getting Your Assignments Right

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