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Academic Skills Resource Manual

Need some help with your study habits?

Download the Academic Skills Resource Manual (pdf).

See the table of contents below for a list of specific topics covered in the manual. The material included is practical and gets results if used with patience and perseverance.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Quick Ideas for Academic Support
  3. Learning Styles
  4. Time Management
  5. Goal Setting
  6. Improving Concentration
  7. Effective Reading
  8. Active Listening and Note Taking
  9. Alleviating Test Anxiety
  10. Test-Taking Strategies
  11. Study Groups
  12. Health and Stress Management
  13. Relaxation and Stress-Reduction Techniques
  14. How to Write a Research Paper
  15. Knowing and Using Internet Resources
  16. References