Study Skills

This module explains how learning occurs most effectively in a cycle of four steps: Preparing Absorbing, Capturing and Reviewing. You will learn about setting goals and planning ahead as well as the best ways to stay focused and motivated to reach your goals. The module also explains how to develop effective strategies for managing, prioritizing and dealing with time. Information is also provided on studying for online courses, such as the use of email for communication, how to focus and how online networking can help to build relationships and gain information.

Module 2 covers learning strategies, such as the process of storing and retrieving information, the use of mnemonics for memorizing lists and data, and how to ask questions either verbally or in an email or online forum. The four main methods and formats of note taking are also explained. You will also learn about the critical thinking process which is really nothing more than asking the right questions to understand a problem, but is invaluable for considering the value of research material and deciding how to use it.

Module 3 covers reading and exam skills, such as the process of active reading, a planned, deliberate set of strategies to engage with text-based materials. You will learn about highlighting key ideas and words and making use of notes in your margins. You will also learn about how to review and evaluate different types of texts with a particular focus on the methods used with math and science based material. Exam situations are also covered, explain the types of tests, how to combat test anxiety and how study groups can give you new perspectives on course material and help you fill in gaps in your notes.

Module 4 covers academic writing, which is writing produced in a college environment. Writing is one of the key skills all successful students must acquire such as how to produce a first draft and review it for errors. The three stages in the writing process are also explained: Preparing, Writing the draft and Revising and editing, as well exploration of the different writing resources which are available to students. You will also learn about how writing skills are transferable.

You must socre 80% or more to pass this assessment.