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     Handouts, worksheets and other self study materials - from the Learning Center at the Univ of Texas, Austin
               Resources to help you with:    TIme management and procrastination                
                                                              Stress management
                                                              Writing
                                                              Concentration
                                                              Memory
                                                              Note taking
                                                              Test taking
                                                              Reading and speed reading

     How to read a text book and reference materials

               SQ3R: a Reading Study System

     Note taking                    *use shorthand techniques

               The Cornell System

               Editing lecture notes

               How to take notes using a modified outline

               Note taking and in-class skills

     Study Strategies              *Homework completion     *Use your notebook     *Flash cards

                     *Repetition     *Outlining         *Studying in groups         *Avoid distractions and procrastination

                     *Mind tools - memory mapping, mnemonics, visuals   

               Study strategies used by successful students

               Memorizing techniques and helpful memory "tricks" - "Principles of memory" - memory techniques from the Univ of Texas, Austin

               BYKI.com - free download.  The deluxe version provides a tool for making your own flash cards-like study aids

     Test preparation

          Use test-taking strategies

          Test preparation tips

          The Forgetting curve    - Why you need to review notes and homework regularly!

     Time management

          *Use planner or agenda     *Plan backwards     *Make a Gant chart

          Time use inventory