Studying, note taking, and test taking are basic student skills.  Though there may be several methods to study or to take notes for you, the student, to choose from, those methods are ineffective if they are not contributing to long-term retention of information and deeper understanding of concepts. 

These 6 short videos will be "aha!" moments that will help you understand what needs to happen during your study time, how to make your studying most effective, and how to effectively prepare for a test in a way that will also reduce your anxiety!

http://maclife.mcmaster.ca/academicskills/online_resources.cfm

Are you a good "studier"?  Everyone has something they can work on to become more efficient at studying, but we do not always know exactly how to do it. Take this study skills inventory to discover one or more specific areas you can work on to beef up your study skills!

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/?id=form_studyskills_inventory

Discover what behaviors you use to promote learning and which ones you may not use enough.

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/documents/learning_skills/study_skills_and_diagnostics/Study_Skills_Inventory.pdf

This site focuses on word choice and how you can get what you need out of lecture or texts.

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/documents/learning_skills/notetaking/Reading_and_Listening_Clues.pdf

Learn how to get the most from your study time!

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/documents/Power%20Studying%20Handout.pdf

This study system helps to organize your efforts, focus your attention on necessary information, and retain more during your study sessions.

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/documents/learning_skills/test_prep/OK5R.pdf

This site provides specific examples on how you can study to understand information instead of simply memorizing it.

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/documents/learning_skills/memory/MemorizingVsUnderstanding.pdf

These tips will help you prepare, focus, and retain more information during study time.

http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/documents/learning_skills/concentration/10_tips_to_improve_concentration.pdf

Reading critically is much different than reading for fun. The process is not just simple reading comprehension; it requires a great deal more effort. This is not a list of quick tips; this site provides an extensive method for critical/analytical reading.

Link to "Reading Critically"