Sometimes your university classes might feel like a maze of information. Consider critical thinking skills like a map that can lead the way.
Labs are a great way to apply what you learn in lectures.
The outline method is easy to use and adjust for different purposes — taking lecture notes, reading notes and studying.
Are you finding academic readings challenging? Do you feel like you’re not getting the most out of them? There’s a strategy you can try to help with this.Â
Problem-based questions don’t have to be something you dread on your next exam. The key to working through them is to follow a framework to break them down.
Study questions are a great way to prepare for an exam or test. They help you review the course material and practice applying it to questions — just like you’ll do during the test.
Feedback isn’t a critique of you, but simply a piece of your work. And you can use the feedback to improve next time. Here’s how.
Have you ever underestimated the time it takes to complete an assignment or study for an exam? Backwards planning can help.Â
Does preparing for a test feel as scary as writing it? Read on.
Do you feel unmotivated to attend in-person lectures? Here’s a reminder of the benefits of attending and participating during in-person classes.