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Welcome! 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.

	Workshops This Week TOEFL IELTS ORAL * Impromptu * Presentations * Discussions more
	How to avoid plagiarism Learn how to acknowledge sources in academic writing more
	Individual Consultations Book a 20 minute free consultation with a language instructor to get help on your study, job search, test preparation or language development. Call 2609 8733 to book same day. more

Thinking/Study Skills

How can I learn Independently

STUDY SKILLS

Basic tips

Study skills overview (also Chinese version)

Study strategies

Study time management

PROBLEM SOLVING / DECISION MAKING

Effective problem solving guide

Very useful problem solving diagrams

Problem solving in a wider context

Key decision making questions

Problem solving techniques

CRITICAL THINKING

How to map an argument

List of biases leading to errors in thinking

LOGICAL FALLACIES

List Examples

CREATIVE THINKING

Useful topics and tips

Creative questions to ask in problem solving

Creative thinking principles (PDF)

Successful learner characteristics

	Rescue time
	Personal Brain Freemind
	Flying logic

Word games

Time Management Video

HOW TO SET YOUR GOALS

Exam and Revision Skills - Part 1

The Independent Learning Centre, 1/F United College Wu Chung Multimedia Library,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
Tel: (852) 2609-8733
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