Resources for
College Bound Students

The links listed below give great information on time management, studying, note taking, what is expected of you in college, as well as other useful tips for incoming college freshmen. 

Ten Tips You Need to Survive College: Middle Tennessee State University
Top Ten Tips for Academic Success University of Western Ontario
Tips for Academic Success University of Washington
10 Steps In Learning To Learn : Rio Salado College
How to Be a Student Breitenbach 
Ways Parents Can Help Nate

CONCENTRATION
Concentration Biola University
Concentration- Some Rules of Thumb: Virginia Tech
Concentration and your Body: University of Texas, Austin 
Concentration and Memory: University of Toronto 
Concentration Solutions I : Ohio University
Concentration Solutions II : Ohio University
Concentration Solutions III : Ohio University
Concentration: Why Can't I Concentrate?: Sheridan College
Concentration Tips LeMoyne College 
Study Distractions Analysis: Virginia Tech
How to Develop Better Concentration While Studying: University of Texas
Improving Concentration Kansas State University
Training Your Wandering Mind Kansas State University 
A Fast Concentration Tip : Ohio University
Concentrating and Reading Columbia University
Maintaining Your Concentration Guts Study Skills 

CRITICAL THINKING
Mission Critical: San Jose State University
Critical Thinking: Joe Landsberger, University of St.Thomas
Critical Thinking: York University
Critical Thinking: University of Oregon
Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Counts Santa Clara University
Critical Thinking Resources: Indiana University
Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum Project Longview Community College
Critical Thinking Assignments: University of Michigan
The Critical Thinking Project: El Paso Community College
Thinking Critically University of Victoria
How to Think Critically Edinboro University
Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric: California Academic Press
Critical Thinking Guide University of Saskatchewan
Think Like a Scientist: Kenny Felder
Think Like a Physicist: Kenny Felder
Quantitative Reasoning Clarion University
Web Resource Evaluation Techniques: PowerPoint Presentation Widener University

HIGHLIGHTING
Underlining/Highlighting: CSBSJU
Marking and Underlining University of St.Thomas
Reading and Highlighting Written Text: Edinboro University

IMPROVING MEMORY
The Memory Page Kevin Jay North
Ten Principles of Memory: Dartmouth College 
Memory Principles: Middle Tennessee State University
Memory & Concentration: Guelph University
Remembering: Virginia Tech
Remembering University of Victoria 
Remembering What You Read: CSBSJU
Using Memory Effectively: Joe Landsberger, University of St.Thomas
Learning & Memory: Sheridan College
Memorization Edinboro University
Sound Memory Strategies The University of Western Ontario
Improving Your Memory Texas A&M
Improving Your Memory Guts Study Skills
Memorizing Eynesbury College
Mnemonic Devices Biola University

LISTENING
Triple-A-Listening: Dartmouth College
Learning by Listening: University of California, Berkeley
Learning from Lectures: Guelph University
Learning from lectures University of Bradford
Effective Listening: CSBSJU
Ten Keys to Effective Listening : Ohio University
Prepared Classroom Learning: University of St. Thomas
Active Listening: How Can I Get the Most Out of This Class? Sheridan College
Focusing attention University of St.Thomas
Improving Listening Skills: Edinboro University
Listening Skills Texas A&M
A System for Effective Listening and Note-Taking: University of Texas
A System for Effective Listening and Note Taking: University of California
Classroom Listening and Note Taking: CSBSJU 
Taking Lecture Notes - Listening : Ohio University
Listening Strategies Nate
Be a Better Listener: A Critical Skill Middlesex Community College
Classroom Strategies Middlesex Community College
How To Listen Better P.A. Canavan

MOTIVATION
Motivation Sam Houston State University
Motivation...: University of Texas Austin
Motivation: University of Minnesota, Duluth
What Can I Do When I Get Discouraged? Sheridan College 
Constructive Suggestions Regarding Motivation: Virginia Tech

NOTE TAKING
Note Taking: University of Toronto 
Note Taking : Brockport HS
Note-taking: Edinboro University 
Note-Taking Biola University
Note Taking Eynesbury College
Note Taking Skills Sweet Briar College
Note Taking Skills Charles Stuart University
Note Making In Class: Sheridan College 
Note-taking at University: York University
Note-Taking and In-Class Skills: Virginia Tech
Note Making University of Victoria
Taking Notes--Quick Tips Columbia College
Notes That Save Time: Middle Tennessee State University 
Effective Note Taking: Dartmouth College 
Effective Note Taking: University of California
Doc Whiz's Note Taking Skills:
Taking Notes From Lectures: University of Minnesota, Duluth 
Taking Notes on Lectures LeMoyne College
Taking Notes in Lectures: University of St.Thomas
Taking Notes in Class How To Study
Lecture Note Taking: Davis and Elkins College CSBSJU
Editing Lecture Notes : Virginia Tech
Lecture Noting: Flinders University
Taking Lecture Notes : Ohio University
Cornell Note Taking System: Dartmouth University
Cornell Note Taking System Middlesex Community College
Common Note Taking Problems Middlesex Community College
Organizing Notes Eynesbury College
14 suggestions to improve your note taking system Guts Study Skills

PROCRASTINATION
Procrastination Kansas State University
Procrastination: 10 Ways to Do It Now : Virginia Tech 
Procrastination Management Strategies University of North Carolina
Seven Day Procrastination Plan: University of California, Berkeley 
Techniques to Manage Procrastination: University of California, Berkeley 
Controlling Procrastination University of Guelph 
The Problem of Procrastination Dr. Timothy Quek
Avoiding Procrastination Joe Landsberger, University of St.Thomas
Handling Procrastination Eynesbury College
Managing Procrastination Guts Study Skills
Procrastination habitual for average students Sarah Taylor
Procrastination 101: Blame it on the computer Christian Science Monitor

STUDY SKILLS
Study Skills: University of Toronto
Study Skills: University of Missouri
Study Skills: Manhattan College
Study Skills: Sam Houston State University
Study Skills University of South Florida
Study Skill Checklist: Virginia Tech
Study Skills Survey : University of Minnesota
Improve Your Studying Skills: University of North Carolina 
Get More out of Studying : CSBSJU
Rehearsing to Learn: Davis and Elkins College CSBSJU
Study Tips : Ohio University
Study Tips Sugarloaf Senior High School
Study Tip Sheet Middlesex Community College
Tips for Effective Studying George Mason University 
Tips for Learning University of Western Ontario
Effective Habits for Effective Study University of St.Thomas
Effective Study Skills Dr. Robert Kizlik
How to Study Lehigh Carbon Community College
How to Study Brooklyn College
Improving Your Study Skills Grand Rapids Community College
Prepared Classroom Learning Joe Landsberger, University of St.Thomas
Ten Traps of Studying University of North Carolina 
Study Habits University of North Carolina
Establishing Good Study Habits: Edinboro University
Basic Study Techniques Texas A&M 
Basics on How to Study Kansas State University
Smart Study Eynesbury College
The "MURDER" Study System  University of St.Thomas 
The New Generations: Students Who Don't Study, Henry H. Bauer, VPI
When to Study: University of California, Berkeley
Study Locations Oklahoma State University
Control of the Study Environment: Virginia Tech
Studying with Intensity Columbia University 
Studying Alone   Flinders University
Study Distractions : Virginia Tech 
Preparing to Study P.A. Canavan

TIME MANAGEMENT
Time Management: SUNY Buffalo
Time Management: University of Minnesota
Time Management University of South Florida
Time Management Kansas State University
Time Management University of Florida
Time Management Sweet Briar College
Time Management Eynesbury College
Time Management for University Students: York University
Time Management: Making it Work for You University of Guelph
Time Management Guide Steve Randall
Time Management Techniques University of North Carolina 
Time Management Checklist: College of Saint Benedict
Time Management and 168 Hours a Week : Ohio University
Time Managing Quick Tips Columbia College
Time Management Tips George Mason University
10 Tips for Improving Time Management: Dartmouth College
Time Management Hints Charles Stuart University
Suggestions for Managing Time: Dartmouth College
23 Time Management Techniques: CSBSJU
Time Management Strategies Middlesex Community College
Managing Your Time: University of Toronto
Managing Your Time Guts Study Skills 
Managing Your Time Effectively Rio Salado College
Managing Time University of Victoria
ABC Method of Time Management Texas A&M
Studies & Time Management University of St.Thomas
Time Scheduling: Virginia Tech
Time Scheduling: University of Texas Austin
Setting Up a Weekly Study Schedule LeMoyne College
20 Time Savers Columbia University
Priority Setting : Virginia Tech
Organizing Your Study Time LeMoyne College
Time Organization Flinders University
21 Ways To Get the Most Out of Now! Middlesex Community College
Making the Most of your Time St. James Assinibola School Division II
Multiplying Your Time Biola University
Effective Time Planning Strategies University of Guelph
The Planned Weekly Schedule: Minnesota Duluth
Setting and Achieving Goals Texas A&M
Time Audit: Minnesota-Duluth 

 
SCIENCE
Learning Strategies Database: General Science Muskingum College
Helping Your Child Learn Science: US Dept. of Education
10 Top Tips for Studying Science University of Western Ontario
How to Study Math and Science: University of Texas, Austin
Studying for Math and Science Courses Guts Study Skills
Using technology to support student study skills Jen Harvey & Helen Watt 
Does Science Leave You in a Quandry?: St. James-Assinibola School Div #2
How to Learn New Words, Scientific, Symbols, and Formulas LeMoyne College
Surviving Physical Science Courses Brock University
An Engineering Student Survival Guide North Carolina State University

READING SCIENCE BOOKS
Skimming and Scanning Scientific Material: Virginia Tech
Techniques to Improve Your Science Reading Guts Study Skills
Reading In The Sciences: University of Texas, Austin
Reading Scientific Literature  Flinders University
How to read a paper BMJ

CHEMISTRY
10 Ways To Make Chemistry Hard: Governor's School
Anderson's and Smith's Tips for Succeeding in Chemistry
How to Survive Basic Chemistry ChemTutor
Some Pointers on General Studying for Chemistry ChemTutor
How to Succeed in General Chemistry Virginia Tech
Learning Strategies Database: Chemistry Muskingum College

PHYSICS
How to Study Physics Texas
Preparing for Physics Exams University of Delaware
Preparing for Physics Exams : Brockport HS
AP Physics Study Skills College Board Online

BIOLOGY
Learning Strategies Database: Biology Muskingum College

SCIENTIFIC WRITING
Writing A Scientific Paper: Dickenson
Writing about Science: Ohio State University
Writing in the Science Classroom Indiana University
Citing References: Chemistry University of London
Citing References: Biological Sciences University of London
Writer's Guidelines Database: Science:   Rachel Stassen-Berger & Dana Nourie 
Larry Krumenaker's Science Writing and Net Resources Links

LABORATORY WRITING
Writing Successful Laboratory Reports
Writing Scientific Lab Reports Brock University
Scientific Laboratory Reports   Flinders University
The Laboratory Notebook University of Oregon
Preparing Your Laboratory Report Jan Kennedy, Psychweb 
Writing a Laboratory Report: University of Western Sydney

MATHEMATICS
The Internet Mathematics Library Swathmore
Cornell Theory Center Math and Science Gateway
Geometry Problem of the Week
Do You Feel Short Changed When it Comes to Math ?
How to Succeed in Mathematics Courses Bellevue Community College
Study Skills in Mathematics: Brock University
Math Study Skills Texas A&M
Statistics Every Writer Should Know Robert Niles
Math Anxiety LeMoyne College
Getting Ready for Your Math Final   Marquette University  

READING
Reading Comprehension Worksheets RHL School
Reading Skills for University: York University
Reading Rates and Comprehension University of St.Thomas
Effective Reading: University of Toronto
Effective Reading University of Bradford
Reading to Comprehend and Learn: University of Victoria
How to Read a Difficult Book: Virginia Tech
Seven Strategies for Reading Difficult Material University of St.Thomas
Reading Methods: PORPE Sweet Briar College
Suggestions for Improving Reading Speed: Virginia Tech
Brief Suggestions for Increasing Speed and Effectiveness of Reading: U. Texas
Reading Effectively Eynesbury College
Reading Effectively   Flinders University
Reading Comprehension: Reading with Confidence University of South Florida
Survey Reading Techniques: Virginia Tech
Improved Reading Skills How To Study
Reading With A Purpose Charles Stuart University
How to Read Essays You Must Analyze : Virginia Tech
Skimming: CSBSJU
Proofreading : Virginia Tech
DTLS Practice Tests Montgomery College
Reading and Writing Made Right St. James Assinibola School

READING (SQ3R)
The SQ3R Method for Thorough Study: Dartmouth College
The SQ3R Reading Method University of St.Thomas
SQ3R - A Reading/Study System: Virginia Tech
Study Formula SQ3R: CSBSJU
Steps in the SQ3R Method: CSBSJU
The SQ3R Study System Brockport High School
Reading Methods: SQ3R Sweet Briar College

READING TEXTBOOKS
Reading Your Textbooks: Middle Tennessee State University
Learning from Textbooks: Guelph University
Textbook Reading: How Can I Remember What I Read?: Sheridan College
How To Get The Most Out Of Reading Your Textbook Middlesex CC
Reading and Understanding Texts: University of Victoria
An Effective Textbook Study Strategy: Rio Salado College
Hints for Textbook Reading LeMoyne College
Get the Most Out of Reading Your Textbook University of N.British Columbia
Reading and Note Making Learning Centre, UWS Macarthur 

WRITING
Improving Your Style University of Guelph
Writers' Guidelines Database Rachel Stassen-Berger and Dana Nourie 
The Process of Writing: Rio Salado College
The Writing Process: Cleveland State University
10 tips for improving your writing skills Jack Pejsa
Developing Good Writing Skills: Edinboro University
Improving Your Writing University of Guelph
Writing Skills  University of Northern British Columbia
Writing Structure University of St.Thomas
Online Writing Help (By Topic): Ferris State
Editing, Documentation, Format, and Grade Guidelines:  Dickenson University

WRITING ESSAYS AND PAPERS
Writing Papers: Virginia Tech
Hung Up on Writing Papers?: University of Texas, Austin
Procedure for Writing a Term Paper: Alton L. Raygor, University of Minnesota
Report Writing Flinders University
How to Write an Essay : University of Western Sydney
Writing University Essays University of Guelph
Writing Essays   Flinders University
Writing Essays and Reports (Papers) University of Victoria
Organizing an Essay Flinders University
Essay Writing: Seven Steps Brock University
Essays University of Bradford
Better Essays Eynesbury College
The Process of Essay Writing James Cook University
Example of a Good Paragraph UWS Macarthur 

ONLINE WRITING CENTERS 
Writing Center: California State University, Fresno
Brigham Young University's Reading Writing Center
Colgate University Writing Center
Colorado State University Writing Center
Dakota State University OWL
Devry Institute of Technology Online Writing Support Center
George Mason University Writing Center
FSU Writing Center Online Ferris State University
Electronic Writing Center: Colorado College
Purdue University OWL 
Rensselaer Writing Center
The Online Writing Lab Rio Salado College
Trinity College Writing Center
University of Maine Writing Center Online 

GRAMMAR
Guide to Grammar and Writing: U California, Irvine
Online English Grammar Anthony Hughes 
English Grammar Clinic Lydbury English Centre
Improving Your Grammar University of Guelph
Guide to Grammar and Good Writing Darling
Grammar and Style Notes University of  Pennsylvania
Punctuation University of Bradford
Improving Your Punctuation   University of Guelph
Modifiers & Commas  University of St.Thomas
Apostrophes Mantex
Improving Your Sentence Structure University of Guelph
Common Errors in English Washington State University
Revising Editing and Proofreading Written Work UWS Macarthur
How to use quotations Mantex

VOCABULARY
Vocabulary: An Ongoing Process: Virginia Tech
Vocabulary is Fun
Tips For Improving Vocabulary Rio Salado College
Vocabulary.com Vocab U

SPELLING
Spelling English Zone
Spelling University of Bradford
Spelling tools University of St.Thomas

RESEARCH
Library Research at Cornell: A Hypertext Guide Cornell University
Seven Steps to Effective Library Research Cornell University
Research Notes from Reading Flinders University
Writing the Research Paper: Dartmouth College
Steps To Writing A Research Paper Rio Salado College
How to Write a Basic Research Paper: Kent State University
Research Papers  University of Northern British Columbia
Advice on Research and Writing : CMU
Tips for Writing Research Papers George Mason University
Thesis and Dissertation Completion University of Victoria
Researchpaper.com
Quoting from Sources Flinders University
Referencing Eynesbury College
Referencing Resource Sheet (APA Style) Learning Centre, UWS Macarthur 
Referencing Division of Distance and Continuing Education, Central Queensland University
Using Quotations in Your Essay University of Guelph

ESL STUDENT HELP

SOCIAL STUDIES

From Revolution to Reconstruction and What Happened Afterwards
Any Day in History Look up information on any day in history. 
Folklore and Mythology Archives UCLA
The History Channel 

PUBLIC SPEAKING
Speaker's Anxiety: Sam Houston State Review
Speech Anxiety University of South Florida
Overcoming Speaking Anxiety in Meetings & Presentations Lenny Laskowski
Anxiety and public speaking University of Bradford
Public Speaking and Anxiety: Edinboro University
Tips on Talks North Carolina State University
Tips on Speech Making Texas A&M
Presentation Skills: Guelph University
Dealing with Presentation Disasters Strategic Communications
The Virtual Presentation Assistant U Kansas
Graphic presentation - using computers Mantex
Lenny's FREE Monthly Speaking Tips
How to Give a Bad Talk Patterson, University of California-Berkeley
The Art of Using Humor In Public Speaking Audrieth
Tutorials and Seminars Flinders University
Influencing Teachers University of St.Thomas
On-Line Speech Workbook Penn State University
Creating Posters for Humanities & Social Sciences Marilyn A. Levine