- How to Learn A Foreign LanguageGeneral remarks 1. Repetition. Although repetition in learning a foreign language can be boring, it is key to your success. Many studies on language acquisition show that very high numbers of repetition are necessary for a word to become… Continue reading How to Learn A Foreign Language
- How to Succeed in BIO 171First, read the suggestions in the syllabus. Then, check out these tips. Knowledge and Comprehension Assume you need to learn everything on the lecture slides (unless told otherwise). In science, the wording is important. Until you comprehend the intricacies… Continue reading How to Succeed in BIO 171
- How to Succeed in ECON 101 and 102Econ 101 Study Tips from Paula Malone and Jan Gerson Read the text before lecture. Copy the online lecture slides into your coursepack before lecture. Attend lecture. Listen attentively, respond to prof’s questions, and ask questions When confused… Continue reading How to Succeed in ECON 101 and 102
- How to Succeed in MATH 105, 115 and 116THE most important thing to consider when signing up for any of these courses is your math placement score. If you feel you have placed into the wrong course, please ask your orientation advisor to send you to the Math Placement Advisor.
- Strategies to Use After ReadingEmploy organizational strategies. Connect material to your prior knowledge and aid you in seeing the connections between different ideas and materials, after you have read. Concept Maps This technique enables you to see the relationships between ideas and… Continue reading Strategies to Use After Reading
- Strategies to Use While You Are ReadingUse active reading strategies to connect new information with prior knowledge. Elaborate on the material to connect it to your prior knowledge and lead to further inquiry into the topic. Mark up the text while you read. This… Continue reading Strategies to Use While You Are Reading
- Strategies to Use Before You ReadStart by setting goals every time you read. Your goal should be to comprehend the important ideas and significant material in the reading. Begin with a goal for your reading session. Things to think about when setting your… Continue reading Strategies to Use Before You Read