Tag Archives: Study skills
How to write narrative exam answers
A student came to see me with questions about the narrative answers on the exam. Professors choose the words they use in the questions very carefully. They have specific meanings that tell you – the student – what the professor … Continue reading
Welcome, Fall 2010 Students
Welcome to the class blog for Sociology 2433, The Family and Society! This is where all sorts of useful information will be posted: PowerPoint slides from class Videos shown in class, whenever possible (but not if they are on tape … Continue reading
Resources at CSS for better grades: TAs, Writing Center, Office Hours …
Cover of How To Study (5th Edition) I was talking with a few students who want to pull up their grades on quizzes and exams. They had forgotten about some of the resources we have available. This post is a … Continue reading
Student Study Tip #1: How to Improve Your Memory
< SPAN STYLE=”font-family: Arial;” > The VTA Study program, written by students, started a set of tips for studying with one for improving memory – part of the “Study smarter, not study longer” approach. How To Dramatically Improve Your Memory… … Continue reading
Student Study Mistake #3
I recently discovered Steven Sharpe’s web site with excellent smart-studying tips he learned from top-scoring students. I’ll post them with a link. The author also has a book, and free online-course. Image by IK’s World Trip via Flickr From Steven … Continue reading
Student Study Mistake #2
I recently discovered Steven Sharpe’s web site with excellent smart-studying tips he learned from top-scoring students. I’ll post them with a link. The author also has a book, and free online-course. Image by CarbonNYC via Flickr From Steven Sharpe’s website … Continue reading
Student Study Mistake #1
I recently discovered Steven Sharpe’s web site with excellent smart-studying tips he learned from top-scoring students. I’ll post them with a link. The author also has a book, and free online-course. From Steven Sharpe’s website HOW TO GET GOOD GRADES … Continue reading
