1. Study Skills

2. 10 Steps to Good Studying #1 Set Goals
Make a list of what you want to accomplish as a student. Having a clear set of goals will help you to get to where you want to be.
#2 Time Management
Use an agenda or an appointment book and write down all your appointments, due dates for assignments and other important events.
#3 Know your Learning Style
Pay attention to your learning style. Are you a visual learner or hands on? Explore different strategies of learning and find what fits best

3. 10 Steps to Good Studying Cont’d.
#4 Be an Active Reader
Be a text detective: ask your text good questions and it will yield good answers.
#5 Participate in Study Groups
Share the load of reading and studying with other students – you will learn better by teaching them, and you will be exposed to ideas you didn’t come up with on your own.
#6 Take Notes
Use the Cornell, outline, mapping or charting method to condense and synthesize reading, lectures and discussions.

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#7 Organize your study materials
If you organize your materials as you proceed through a course, you will retrieve information with greater ease later.
#8 Draft papers
Never turn in the first draft of a paper – always leave time to re-work it before your professor sees it.
#9 Slow down on tests
Anxiety makes you skip over parts of questions. Read every word carefully.
#10 Don’t replace protein with caffeine
Protein and complex carbohydrates are an energy source that won’t leave you jittery.

5. Campus Resources
Counseling & Psychological Services: Lawrence Center, Second Level S. New Street, West Chester, PA 19383; Individual and group services.
Department of Public Safety: Peoples Building 690 South Church Street, West Chester, PA 19383; Crime reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus.
Learning Assistance Resource Center: 224 Lawrence Center, West Chester, PA ; Tutoring, study skills and more.
Office of Student Conduct: Ruby Jones Hall, Room 200 West Chester, PA 19382;
Dowdy Multicultural Center: Sykes Student Union, Room 003 West Chester, PA ; Services promoting academic achievement and personal well being.
Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 114 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19383; Mediation and investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination.

6. Campus Resources cont’d.
Campus Recreation: 275 North Campus Drive, West Chester, PA 19383;
Student Health Services: Commonwealth Hall, Ground Floor;
Twardowski Career Development Center: 225 Lawrence Center S. New Street, West Chester, PA 19383;
Center for Women & Gender Equity: Lawrence Center, Room West Chester, PA 19383; Resources, support, referrals for all women's issues.
Writing Center: FHG Library Room 251, West Chester, PA 19382; Writing assistance start to finish.
Financial Aid Office: 25 University Avenue, Suite 030, West Chester, PA 19383;
Scholarships: