Study Skills for College Success: Reading, Writing, and Strategies
Enhance your college study skills with this comprehensive guide covering reading strategies, types of college reading materials, academic discussion insights, how to read for college steps, vocabulary-building techniques, and effective writing strategies.
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College Success Module 7: Study Skills
Learning Outcomes: Reading Strategies 7.1.1 Identify common types of reading tasks assigned in a college class 7.1.2 Identify effective reading strategies for academic texts in a variety of formats 7.1.3 Identify vocabulary-building techniques to strengthen your reading comprehension
Types of College Reading Materials Textbooks It is not uncommon for instructors to use one textbook as the primary text for an entire course. Articles Academic articles and news articles are included under this category. Academic articles are intended for research purposes and smaller groups, while news articles are mass media written for a broad group of people. Literature and Nonfiction Books Instructors use literature and nonfiction books in their classes to teach students about different genres, events, time periods, and perspectives.
Class Discussion: The Purpose of Academic Reading What kinds of materials are you being to asked to read in other courses this term?
How to Read for College Steps for reading academic text: 1. Preview 2. Read 3. Summarize 4. Review
Class Activity: Vocabulary-Building Techniques Take notes on the key points of this video in your own words. After you watch the video, share and discuss what you learned with a partner.
Learning Outcomes: Writing Strategies 7.2.1 Describe the purpose of writing assignments and what an instructor might expect to see from your writing 7.2.2 Identify how to approach common types of college writing tasks 7.2.3 Articulate writing-process steps for the development of academic writing, including revision and proofreading 7.2.4 Identify strategies for ethical use of sources in writing
Why Writing Skills Matter Deliberate practice makes all the difference in how one performs in college writing. How is writing in high school different than writing in college?
Class Discussion: Essay Assignments What are some different types of essay assignments that you ll be asked to do in college? Use examples from the text to create a list.
The Writing Process One of the most common writing assignments you will be assigned in college is a research paper. Most likely, you will need to work through the steps of the research process by yourself.
Using Sources Tips for quoting sources: Avoid using long quotations merely as space fillers Don t use only direct quotations Use a variety of verbs in your signal phrases
Practice Questions: What is involved in revision and proofreading? Why is it important to provide context for your sources? What are the differences between quoting and paraphrasing?
Learning Outcomes: Test Strategies 7.3.1 Identify strategies for preventing and controlling test anxiety 7.3.2 Identify common types of tests given in a college class and their purposes 7.3.3 Identify strategies for answering typical kinds of test questions
Test Anxiety Strategies for preventing and controlling test anxiety: 1. Ask about the exam 2. Take inventory of your notes 3. Set a study schedule 4. Keep your diet consistent 5. Don t stop exercising 6. Get regular sleep 7. Make a five-day study plan for each exam
Common Types of Tests in College 1. Pre Assessment 2. Formative Assessment 3. Summative Assessment What are some different test types? What is the purpose of testing?
Strategies for Answering Questions Test Taking Strategies: Look at entire test before you begin Ask any questions you have before you start Budget your time based on time per question Begin with an easy question to give you confidence Outline to help you stay organized Watch for key testing words like analyze, define, evaluate, and illustrate Look over your exam before you are finished
Learning Outcomes: Presentation Strategies 7.4.1 Identify common types of presentation tasks in a college class and their purposes 7.4.2 Identify techniques to avoid common pitfalls and reduce anxiety to deliver an effective presentation
Presentation Types Informative Persuasive Lesson Delivery Demonstration Poster Online Solo and Group Presentation Presenting, whether face-to-face or online, is a skill you will hone as a college student in preparation for your future career.
Preparing a Presentation Think about the audience Choosing media and format for visual aids choose the correct sized font choose an appropriate amount of words check for spelling errors use muted colors make sure your visuals correctly align with the content Practicing goes a long way!
Learning Outcomes: Quantitative Strategies 7.5.1 Describe how personal attitudes toward quantitative courses can impact success 7.5.2 Compare effective note-taking strategies for quantitative courses against those for other courses 7.5.3 Identify strategies for reading quantitative texts 7.5.4 Compare pre- and post-test-taking strategies for quantitative courses against those for other courses
Math Attitudes Many students study math- related material ineffectively. Productive persistent study is necessary to succeed in a math course.
Getting the Most From Your Math Notes Focus on preparation Take notes as you listen/read Keep a homework journal Summarize and Review
Reading Quantitative Texts Basic format for reading and understanding quantitative texts: preview read summarize review Pay attention to visual information. Look for main ideas and themes.
Math Exams Math Test-Taking Strategies: Look over entire test first Do the problems in an order that suits you Work quickly Work by the clock Show all your work Don t waste time erasing Do all the parts of each problem If you finish early, check every problem
Class Activity: Test-Taking Errors What are the six types of test-taking errors listed in the reading? List the error and define it in your own words. Describe a time where you made one of these errors. What was the course and what did you do?
Quick Review How do you read an academic text? How do you identify the steps of the writing process? How do you deal with test anxiety? What is some advice for getting the most from your math notes?
