Study Skills and Strategies

College-level course work can often be more demanding than what is typically experienced in high school. Most college courses are designed to enhance critical thinking skills and require you to apply knowledge in new ways. If you have not been taking the rigorous college-track classes in high school or if it has been more than a few years since you have had high school courses, you may find that there are some academic skills that you may need to further develop in order to be better prepared for college-level coursework. Below are some resources related to evaluating and improving your academic skills.

Academic Integrity

Honesty, trust, respect, fairness, and responsibility are part of college as well as part of life.

Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity

What is Plagiarism?

Critical Thinking Skills

Success in college depends on the development of higher level thinking skills.

Critical Thinking in College

Critically Evaluating Information on a Website

Researching on the Internet

Language Learning

Chinese

ESL/English as a Second Language

French

Many Languages General study tools for many languages including vocabulary, games, and links to other sites.

Spanish

Tips for Studying Foreign Languages

Translation and Interpreting

Learning disabilities and difficulties in college

ADHD & Studying This site includes strategies to help you in school, with homework, and help with overall learning.

ADHD - A Student's Guide to Success Understanding the types of ADHD and ADD can help you to create study strategies to help you succeed in college. Three subtypes are identified in this website.

Learning Disabilities Online This site contains study skills, strategies, and tips on dealing with learning disabilities in college and in life.

LDRC-Learning Disabilities Resource Community This resource provides information about various types of learning disabilities, tips about transitioning to college, and strategies for studying.