Note Taking Strategies
Places to Study
Campus Academic Resources
Helpful Websites
Study Habits
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Use different colored pens or highlighters to separate different information and to categorize different things together.
What is Color coding
100
This building is connected to the University Computing Center. Here you can check out books, including textbooks for up to two hours at a time.
What is the ACTUAL library
100
This area was located on 2nd floor of Waldo Library but is NOW located on the 3rd floor of Rood hall. It has tutors for most common subject areas.
What is Bronco Study Zone
100
This website is full of flashcards for a variety of subjects. You can make your own set of cards, or study ones created by others.
What is Quizlet
100
This block of time is scheduled specifically for students to talk to their professors/get help with confusing homework or lecture notes.
What is Professor's Office Hours
200
Simply writing the same way all of the time won't help you remember things. To help keep important dates, people, equations, and events in your mind write them differently in your notes: draw a sketch, doodle around it, write it in a banner, do something to make the important info stand out.
What is Vary your type of notes
200
These are on each floor, intended to give residents a place to study outside of their rooms.
What is floor study lounges
200
Sunday-Thursday Nights these tutors are located in French and Eldrige/Fox Halls. They can help with math and science subjects.
What is SSC-French Hall Tutors
200
This website allows you to build a bibliography or cite sources for papers and projects.
What is bibme.org
200
If you are more of a visual person, using one of these to organize and prioritize your tasks for the week can be very beneficial. This can keep you on track with deadlines and upcoming events you might have.
What is Planning/using a planner
300
Record, Reduce, Recite, Reflect, Review. This process can help you to take notes, comprehend what you're writing, and retain material.
What are the 5 R's of note taking
300
This coffee shop on the ground floor of the Bernhard Center is a great place to study while getting caffeinated.
What is Biggby
300
Located on the ground floor of Ellsworth hall, this place will proofread papers, help with citations, help create and proofread resumes, and help you with any writing-related needs.
What is Writing Center
300
This website/app allows you to learn a language at the touch of your finger tips!
What is Duolingo
300
Take time to review your notes after lecture and little by little study for upcoming tests and quizzes. Waiting until the last minute will only add stress to your already hectic study schedule.
What is NOT PROCRASTINATING
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try different ways of reviewing material and stick with whatever works best for you. (flash cards, writing and re-writing, talking through notes, make study guides, etc.)
What is Consistency is Key!
400
This is the newest and prettiest building on campus. Perfect for studying!
What is Sangren
400
There are a total of 10 of these located around campus. Here you can use computers and print things with your Bronco ID. The closest ones to French Hall are in the Bernhard Center and the University Computing Center
What are the Campus Computer labs
400
This website allows students to 'rate' their professors based on the quality of their teaching, their homework load, exam difficulty, etc.
What is RateMyProfessor
400
This is when small groups of people get together with the goal of learning and practicing the same subject area. Peer-to-peer learning is sometimes easier to understand and comprehend than learning from a slideshow or a professor.
What are Study Groups
500
Writing things down during your lectures will give you a better chance of recalling correct information. Taking notes can be helpful when you're trying to do homework or study for tests and quizzes.
What is take notes in lectures
500
Additional rooms on the ground floor of French. These places are good for larger groups planning to study together.
What is Game Room/AC Lounge
500
This on campus resource will help you improve your resume, find on campus jobs, and help you get internships and jobs for after you graduate.
What is Career and Student Employment Services
500
This website with check your essays and papers for plagiarism
What is plagtracker.com
500
Don't try to study for 12 hours straight. Schedule small 5-10 minute breaks between hours of studying to give your mind a break. After relaxing for a few minutes you're more likely to be productive when getting back into it.
What is Study in Chunks/Study Breaks
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