Handouts

Literature

» Understanding poetry:  The basics on how to approach and understand poetry

Math

» Math talk: Translating math language

Organization

» Course information matrix: Organizational tool for students

Reading

» Textbook reading tips: How to get the most out of your textbook and become an active reader read

Research

» Is this website for real: How to verify if an online source is legitimate to use for research

Studying

» Study cycle: The stages of studying
» Will this be on the test? How to tell if something will be on the test
» Effective studying: Where, when, and how to study best

Test Anxiety

» Test anxiety dictionary: Practical ways to overcome test anxiety
» Test anxiety: breathing:  Breathing exercises to help reduce test anxiety
» Test anxiety: being positive:  How to think and speak positively to overcome test anxiety
» Test anxiety: general tips: General suggestions on how to combat test anxiety
» Test anxiety: visualization: Using visualization to overcome test anxiety

Writing and Revision

» Editing checklist When editing, don’t miss these marks
» Things every paper should have A basic overview of elements every paper needs
» Spell check: pros and cons How to and not to rely on spell check
» Beating writer’s block How to begin tackling a written assignment
» Writing an introduction A graphic organizer specifically for writing introductions