log in Secrets of Academic Success
for Natural Sciences Courses
This workshop is designed primarily for students who are enrolled in natural science courses (biology, chemistry, math, and physics) and who want to learn more about study techniques that can be used to improve their academic performance in these courses. We will discuss a systematic approach that can be used to take useful lecture notes, effectively read scientific textbooks, and thoroughly prepare for exams. We will also examine how students can improve their time-management strategies, concentration, and memory.
| Dates | Time | Days | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 - 10/28 | 3:00 to 3:50 p.m. | MW | 3 weeks |
CLASS MATERIALS
Day 1: Time Management and Goal Setting
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Weekly Schedule
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Monthly Planning Calendar
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Setting SMART Goals
Day 2: A Systematic Approach to Studying
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Study Cycle for the Natural Sciences
Day 3: Making Notes
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Cornell Note Taking System
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Streamlining Your Notes
Day 4: Reading in the Natural Sciences
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Concentration and Your Body
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Principles of Memory
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Mark Your Books
Day 5: Test Preparation
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Train for the Test
Day 6: Test Taking and Post-Test Analysis
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Problem Solving Tests
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Objective Tests
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Essay Tests
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Post Exam Survey
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Post Test Analysis