1. Welcome to Enhancing the Academic Eye!

2. Check in, Brief Introductions

3. Discuss Journal #1 Responses – Is it easier to do an assessment that to analyze it? – VARK – what were your results? – READI – what were your results? – Using your learning style as a tool not an excuse

4. What does it take to be a successful student? Class Exercise: – Habits of a successful student Workspace that is conducive to learning Having a support network Staying organized with binders Printed out emails “receipts” Set up an email folder for each of your classes Time Management Plan and allow more time than you think Use the free resources

5. General Class Information Website Getting feedback, asking questions How to get in touch with me – In Latham – Thursdays 3:30 – 7:30, 220-3544 0r 783-6203, ext. 5992 – In Saratoga – Mondays 2:30 – 6:30, Wednesdays 3:30 – 7:30, Fridays 9:30 – 12 noon – Kate.stockton@esc.edu

6. Future Assignments Journals in general Think of these as small papers, not a personal diary type of journal Requirements for handing in assignments (skip to next page) Journal #2 Time Management Journal Be honest with yourself, you will not be graded on how well you do/do not manage your time Self-Analysis Paper Make sure to read the entire page of ideas and suggestions to get you started Do not fall into the trap of using the list of questions as your only option for organizing your paper, try to be original and individual with your organization

7. Handing in Assignments Times New Roman, Arial or something similar (please no algerian, Edwardian, Brush, etc) Font size 10 or 12 1 inch margins Headings on first page should include your name, assignment, due date (if you wish you can include a 4 th for your reference) Your name and page number should be on top of each subsequent page Every assignment should be double spaced, no extra spaces between the paragraphs with the first sentence indented Do not bold or italicize everything Assignments should be Word Documents or RTF (also not in the body of an email) General Email etiquette – Always put something in the subject line! Email in this format – First initial Last Name Assignment – – Kstocktonjournal1 or kstocktonpaper1 (Go back to last slide)

8. Future Assignments cont. Setting up 2 appointments (b/w 10/21 – 11/7) One with me One with another member of Academic Support We will NOT meet as a group on November 3 Presentations Final Paper – My Experience with Research 2 Workshops – take notes Unit papers – first one is due next class!

9. Keeping Organized Who has the best system? Class generated list Next Study Group will be October 6th