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Spring 2024 - Tools, Tips, & Resources
What You Need to Know
A video series by Mansfield students, for Mansfield students. - What You Need to Know: How to Annotate a Text, Part 1 (YouTube short)
What You Need to Know: How to Annotate a Text, Part 2 (YouTube short)
By Taya-Reese Johnson
This two-part edition highlights a routine for annotating college texts by approaching those difficult readings with a purpose! Presented as used by our very own writing tutor, Taya-Reese, follow her guidance for all the resources and steps you will need to take more from your readings the first time, re-read less, and set yourself up well to use the content you're reading about in your writing or other assignments!
What You Need to Know: Making a Semester Checklist (YouTube short) by Shannon Perlungher
This edition highlights an exceptional routine for color coding, prioritizing, and keeping track of all your assignments for the entire semester. Developed and used by our very own psychology tutor, Shannon, use this routine at any point in a semester to take control of your learning, save yourself time, and keep careful records of the submission of every single assignment!
What You Need to Know: Using a Syllabus (YouTube short) by Shelby Mattern
This edition provides 5 tips for understanding a college syllabus, making it personally meaningful, and meeting your professor's expectations. Don't miss out - use these tips whenever you're given an academic syllabus to start your semester off by understanding what kinds of challenges are coming your way!
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Printable Resources for Taking Control of your Semester
If you are looking to take control of your time and commitments this semester, download and print these resources. These templates are customized to the Mansfield experience, and can help you plan, organize, and maximize efficiency this term!
Spring 2024 Important Dates (png image - Square)
Spring 2024 Important Dates - Mansfield Fyler (printable PDF)
Big Picture Calendar - Spring 2024 (printable PDF)
Weekly Schedule - 1-hour blocks (printable PDF)
Syllabus Checklist (printable PDF)
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Semester Toolkit - by the LSU Center for Academic Success
The Louisiana State University Center for Academic Success provides a Semester Toolkit (visit their webpage) for students, including resources for time management, organization, and "The Study Cycle" - a systematic method for structuring your study routine that meshes nicely with the typical college course meeting schedule. -
How to Get the Most out of Studying
- A 5-video series by Dr. Stephen Chew (YouTube) provides students with some excellent and practical methods for studying, with an emphasis on deep learning (processing) content as required of typical college courses.
- Other Resources - PowerPoints
- Concentration
- Note Taking Methods
- Personal Time Survey
- Exam Taking
- Goal Setting
- Critical Thinking
- Note Taking Skills
- SI Promotional PP
- A Course in Self-Management
- Memory Strategies
- Understanding Motivation
- The Note Taking Process
- Learning Characteristics
- Reading to Comprehend and Learn
- Time Management Tips
- Reading Strategies
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