Organise
Some people always seem to know which rooms to go to, which handouts are useful and when work assignments are due. They even have time to get everything finished! Being organized is a skill that can be learned. You may have to work hard at getting organised, but check under the following headings for useful advice and strategies.
Time Management
Sometimes the advice given on the following sites seems really obvious. Yet if you took the hints one at a time and put them into practice, exams and tests might be less stressful.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Time management strategies for Improving Academic performance Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
One of a series of on-line workshops.There are interactive exercises, checklists and hints for using your study time effectively. |
| Daily Plan Ohio University |
Ideas to help you prioritise your goals. |
| Time use chart University of Minnesota Duluth |
This site gives you an opportunity to list your activities then evaluate your time management. |
Preparing for exams
Sometimes the advice given on the following sites seems really obvious. Yet if you took the hints one at a time and put them into practice, exams and tests might be less stressful.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Test Taking Strategies University of Minnesota |
How to improve your test taking skills before, during and after the test/exam |
| Time management strategies for Improving Academic performance Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
One of a series of on-line workshops.There are interactive exercises, checklists and hints for using your study time effectively |
| Examination Skills North Coast Institute |
Some helpful advice on exam preparation |
| Sitting examinations North Coast Institute |
Offers some valuable tips on managing exam stress |
| Exam Presentation Monash University |
This tutorial is intended to help you develop strategies for preparing for exams and for coping with stress at exam time. |
Organising your research
Check out this link before you start on your next major written assignment. You will discover how to overcome some of the problems of moving from reading about a topic to writing about it.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Organising Research University of St. Thomas |
The hints here include ways of organising your information as well as reminders and strategies for making sure you can ‘remember’ where you found it. |
| Orgainsing Large Study Projects | A flowchart giving clear ideas for your organisation. |
Study Strategies
These links give a variety of strategies for your studies.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Study Skills - Learning Skills North Coast Institute |
Guides to help you understand your own learning styles. |
| Study Guides and Strategies | Excellent and extensive list of strategies to help you with all aspects of study. |
Other Links
Useful sites for motivation, concentration, and reference materials.
| Topic | Comment |
|---|---|
| Concentrating when studying | Tips to help you concentrate more effectively and get the most out of your study. |
