Study Skills Resources:
NOTE: Many students have been informed of websites that sell term papers (which, of course, are not listed below). However, they need to be aware that a new service exists (Plagiarism.org) that instructors can subscribe to in order to detect student work that has been plagiarized.
A collection of over 2100 videos and 100 self-paced exercises and assessments from arithmetic to physics, finance and history
A unique resource for those needing brush-up in math skills. Assistance in English and Spanish on math definitions, topics, and formulae (searchable) from General Math through Calculus and Advanced Topics
This site helps students with math regardless of what math level they are at. Its strengths consist of in-depth tutorials and practice problems.
From the University of Washington, this resource features an "interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills.
120 study guides of learning strategies by professional educator, Joe Landsberger with over 800 pages of translations in 28 languages.
A set of free study guides for a variety of standardized tests commonly used for admissions, licensing and educational assessment made possible by a grant from the McNamara Educational Trust. (includes GMAT, MCAT, GED, California High School Proficiency Exam, CBEST, SAT, NCLEX-RN and many others). Also includes a study resources directory full of useful college study tips.
From the University of Chicago's Student Counseling and Resource Service, a compilation of the best pamphlets from US universities organized by topic. A huge and comprehensive resource!
A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources-Using Primary Sources on the Web
This site makes it easier to cite electronic sources with guidelines from the Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), The Chicago Manual of Style , etc.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
English Professor, Chuck Guilford, provides instruction in the writing of many different types of papers, including informal essays, thesis/support essays, exploratory essays, and argumentative essays. He also discusses the organization, revision, editing, and documentation of papers. An interactive, menu-driven online writers guide and handbook.
Purdue On-line Resources for Writers
Writing handouts, links to online writing assistance sites, and special ESL links.
Study Strategies Homepage from the University of Minnesota Student Handbook
An innovative approach to online study assistance. Consists of assessment ( a study skills survey, one week time audit, study skills checklist, and taking the Keirsey Temperament Sorter), instruction in and practicing of study strategies.
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