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The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) provides coaching, training and resources for students to become more effective life-long learners. We run workshops on study, language and communication skills. Consultations, print and on-line resources are provided to help students implement effective learning strategies.
 
Freshmen's Corner

Freshmen's Guide Part 1: Transition from School to University

Freshmen's Guide Part 2: Study Strategies Framework

Freshmen's Guide Part 3: Useful Campus Resources

Listening and notetaking

 

 

Study Tips – OHIO University” Covers study skills topics for all university students. Pretest, Evaluation, and Step-By-Step guidelines are interactive. Topics include: Memory, Time Management, Handling Reading, Lecture Notes, Exam Preparation, Concentration, etc.

Developing Your Academic Skills – University of Southampton” Study guides which cover academic study skills, e.g. Reading Academically, Writing Effectively, Writing the Report, Referencing, Getting the most from lectures, Working in groups, Giving a talk, Preparing for examinations, Search strategy, Writing your dissertation. 

Howtostudy.org” offers strategies for memory improvement and advice on studying specific subjects.

Study Guides and Strategies” Practical tips and interactive exercises on a range of skills.

 Skills4Study.com (Tips, books, software and online resources)

Learning Services – University of Guelph Library” Information, PDF handouts and Web-based resources on a range of skills, including: Effective Learning (e.g. Concentration, Concept Mapping, Learning from Lectures, Learning from Textbooks, etc.), Time Management (e.g. Controlling Procrastination, Making a Task List, Effective Time Planning Strategies, etc), Preparing for Exams, Working in Groups, Academic Presentations, and Using Technology

Study Skills Self Help Information – Virginia Tech” Tips on a wide range of study skills, e.g. Time Scheduling Suggestions, Concentration – Some Basic Guidelines, Control of the Study Environment, Note-taking – The Cornell System, Editing Lecture Notes, Remembering, SQ3R – A Reading/Study System, Vocabulary: An Ongoing Process, Strategies to Use with Difficult Questions, etc.

Study and Learning Skills Online – Charles Darwin University” Guidelines, activities and exercises on Study, Reading, Research, Academic Writing, Revision, Lectures

Study Skills Tipsheets and Guidance – University of Wolverhampton

Study Skills Library – California Polytechnic State University

Study Skills for University – produced by eLanguages at the University of Southampton

Study Skills Guide – College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University

Student Learning Centre – Flinders University

Study Skills – The University of Manchester

Centre for Independent Language Learning – Polytechnic University, Hong Kong