Resources for Students

The SSC is committed to helping students achieve academic success and has created a collection of idea sheets to help those who seek a better approach to learning. The collection includes tips for study skills and strategies, taking better notes, helpful hints for all types of exams, and information on how study skills are affected by learning and personality styles. Also included are links to external resources with additional information in several different areas.

Time Management

Math

·         Calculus Review

·         Trig Review

·         How to Study for a Math Exam

·         Tips for Success in College Math

Test-Taking Strategies

 

Science


Engineering

Study Strategies

.     DIY Freshman 15

·     How to Study

·     VARK Learning Styles

·     Not Getting A's? 

·     Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire

·     Study Guides and Strategies

·     Take Better Notes

·     Taking Lecture and Class Notes

·     How to Form Study Groups  

·     Helpful Smart Phone Apps  

·      GPA Calculator

 Writing

·     Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

·     Plagiarism

·     APA Style 

·     Chicago Style 

·     MLA Style 

·     Comma Splices & Run-ons 

·     Writing Effective Paragraphs 

·     Writing Effective Thesis Statements 

·     Writing Lab Reports 

·     Writing Successful Transitions 

·     Tips on Writing an Art History Paper