ECU Resources
What academic resource is described here: "We are a place where ALL writers can share their work-in-progress and talk about their writing with consultants who are committed to cultivating learning experiences and the development of writing strategies."
The Writing Center (Joyner and Laupus libraries)
What is the name for the structured time that professors must be available to meet with their students outside of class?
Office Hours
What is the best way to ensure that you never miss an exam, never miss out on what your professor says, and never miss out on any class content?
Go to class!!!
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What is the function of the Pirate Academic Success Center (PASC)?
The Pirate Academic Success Center offers free tutoring, study groups, academic skills coaching, peer academic success coaching, community tutoring, and learning communities for ECU enrolled students. Email tutoring@ecu.edu.
True/False: Most professors are heavily trained in teaching and have licenses to teach their subjects.
FALSE. Professors specialize in spreading knowledge to students, not teaching in the traditional sense.
Name three different ways that you can keep up with due dates for classes.
Planners, Calendars (wall, paper, electronic), Sticky Notes, Reminders on your phone, etc. (answers will vary)
Name three ways to prepare for midterms or final exams.
Review your notes, utilize flashcards, schedule study time for each course, review past exams, utilize the study guide, get rest, form study groups (even virtual), prioritize your exams, START EARLY, teach others, quiz yourself, meet with the instructor, start studying earlier, watch instructional videos, etc. (answers will vary).
Name 2 of the 3 libraries on ECU's campus.
Joyner (main campus), Music Library (main campus in Fletcher Music Center), Laupus (Health Science Campus)
These graduate students are sometimes available in class to work with the professor and assist students in need. At times, they also teach their own lower level classes (like labs).
TAs (teaching assistants); GAs (graduate assistants)
Name three places on campus where you can study outside of your room.
Libraries, Residence Hall study spaces, Underground, outside/on the Mall, etc. (answers will vary)
Name three methods of self-care that you can utilize when preparing for exams.
SLEEP (at least 7 hours nightly), spend time with friends/family, stream shows and movies, watch videos, go out in nature, reward yourself for studying or acing an exam, etc. (answers will vary)
These students work for Campus Living and provide academic support, check-ins, and resources to on-campus residents.
Peer Academic Leaders (PALs)
Name three benefits of getting to know your professor.
Extra academic help; Letters of recommendation; Mentorship; Extensions, etc. (answers will vary).
Generally speaking, how much should you study and/or work on assignments outside of class per credit hour?
2-3 hours per credit hour (ex: one 3 hour class=6 to 9 hours of out-of-class work/studying. This might vary case-by-case.
What is a cumulative exam?
An exam that covers all of the material from the entire course. This is often one of the most challenging to study for.
This is a study and tutoring space on College Hill in the basement of Legacy Hall.
The Underground
Name two of the 3 job characteristics of professors.
Research, Teaching, Service
These are groups where on-campus students live in the same residence hall with people with a similar major and/or with similar interests as them. They take courses together and support each other academically with the guidance of professors and staff.
Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
Name three types of organizational tools, thinking maps, or mind maps that you can use to study.
Flow charts, bubble maps, cause-and-effect, hierarchies, grids, tree maps, circle map, etc. (answers will vary)