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5 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF CLASS
STUDENT GOALS
Become engaged in learning.
Prepare for learning before class and between class meetings.
Participate in class by listening actively and speaking up.
Develop effective note-taking skills and strong review habits.
6 READING TO LEARN FROM COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS
STUDENT GOALS
Apply the four steps in active reading: previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing.
Use strategies for reading textbooks across different subject areas.
Improve and monitor your reading and develop your vocabulary.
7 STUDYING, UNDERSTANDING, AND REMEMBERING
STUDENT GOALS
Learn how to make good choices for better concentration and efficient studying.
Understand how memory works and become familiar with myths about memory.
Learn skills to improve your ability to remember.
Learn methods that will help you develop a deep understanding of course materials.
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8 TAKING TESTS SUCCESSFULLY
STUDENT GOALS
Prepare yourself for tests and exams academically, physically, and emotionally.
Get test-taking tips that apply to any test situation.
Learn approaches for taking different types of tests.
Learn how to handle different types of test questions.
Recognize the symptoms of test anxiety and gain strategies to handle them.
Understand what cheating and plagiarism are, how and why to avoid them, and guidelines for academic honesty.
9 COLLECTING, EVALUATING, AND USING INFORMATION
STUDENT GOALS
Understand what it means to be information literate.
Learn how to complete research assignments successfully beginning with choosing a topic and narrowing it down.
Explore the resources available in person and online through your college library.
Learn how to evaluate sources as you search for information.
Understand how to use your research in writing.
Understand and use each step of the writing process.
Learn presentation skills and strategies for successful speaking.