Study Skills Resources

Many students achieve a great deal of success in high school by relying primarily on their natural abilities. As a result, they may not have found it necessary to develop their study skills to any significant extent. However, when students make the transition to a more competitive academic environment in higher education, they often discover that their study skills are less than adequate. Fortunately, this problem is relatively easy to address. There are many proven techniques and strategies which, when applied properly, can help students become much more efficient learners. To acquire these skills, students need only the desire to do so and the willingness to invest a certain amount of their time in the process. The following suggested resources will better acquaint students with the range of skills they will need to manage their time more effectively, get more out of their reading assignments, take better notes, improve their memories, master essay and objective examinations, and become more active learners. Ultimately, these skills will play a large part in determining the extent to which students achieve their educational and career goals. It's also important to recognize that learning has no limits and, by improving their abilities to acquire knowledge, all students can benefit. Highly Recommended Resources on the Internet Other Sites Which Contain Many Useful Links Highly Recommended Books
  • Ellis, Davis. Becoming a Master Student, 9th ed. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2000
  • Gardner, John, and Jewler, Jerome. Your College Experience: Strategies for Success, 4th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2000
  • Pauk, Walter. How to Study in College, 7th ed. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2000
  • Smith, Richard Manning. Mastering Mathematics: How to be a Great Math Student, 3rd ed. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, 1999
Additional Suggested Reading
  • Holkeboer, Robert. Right from the Start: Managing Your Way to College Success, 3rd ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 1999
  • Kanar, Carol. The Confident Student, 4th ed. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2000
  • Shepherd, James. College Study Skills, 6th ed. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2000
  • Starke, Mary. Strategies for College Success, 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1997
  • Van Blerkom, Dianna. College Study Skills: Becoming a Strategic Learner, 2nd ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 1997

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