Mr. Detering's web site
Essential skills / study skills
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