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Academic Workshop STUDY 101

Academic Workshop STUDY 101. Iram Khan & Chris Cachia. Agenda .

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Academic Workshop STUDY 101

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  1. Academic Workshop STUDY 101 Iram Khan & Chris Cachia

  2. Agenda ●Getting to know us, you, and each other:Self-Assessment Activity● Introduction to Time & Task Management:Time & Task Management Activity● Keys to Academic Success(Stations and Digging Deeper):1. Critical Reading & Writing 2. Effective Study Techniques 3. Test Performance & Anxiety● Resources and Contact Information

  3. Getting to know us, you, and each other ● What is a Learning Strategist?● Self-Assessment Activity…● As a group: Do you already know of any strategies you use to maximize your strengths and address your challenges?

  4. Time and Task Management I ● 1. Scheduling: 4 month/term calendar; weekly calendar● 2. Prioritization: What am I scheduling? How am I scheduling?● Dump out everything that you feel you need or have to do; dump out everything you feel you would like to do or would enjoy doing ● Sift priorities…●Try dumping and sifting for the week…

  5. Time and Task Management II ● 3. Manage Interruptions: Ask yourself, is this interruption an immediate task? Can it wait? Does it help me reach my priorities?● 4. Procrastination: recognize and figure-out WHY● 5. Goal-Setting: Re-assess and revise to be realistic

  6. “Keys to Academic Success” 1. Critical Reading & Writing2. Effective Study Techniques3. Test Performance & Anxiety

  7. Introduction to • Critical Reading • Reading to acquire knowledge • Reading to increase understanding • Reading to critically analyze information • Reading skills • Finding articles

  8. Introduction to • The Writing Process • Pre-writing • Outlining or planning • Drafting • Writing mechanics • Revising and editing • Citation

  9. Keys to Academic Success: Critical Reading and Writing ● In groups, you will spend approx. 10-15 minutes investigating your critical reading folder (red)● Self-regulate working through supplied resources ● As a guide, use the following “digging deeper” questions…

  10. Critical Reading & Writing: • Digging Deeper • How would you define critical reading and critical writing? What is the difference between descriptive and critical writing? • What are the KWL and SQ3R methods of reading? • What are some pre-writing strategies you can name and describe?

  11. Critical Reading Strategy: SQ3R • Survey – using objectives, topic sentences, visual cues • Question – based on objectives, topic sentences, summaries, visual cues • Read – to answer (and ask more) questions • Recite – and write • Review – in different ways (using effective study techniques!)

  12. The Writing Process Strategy: • Free-Writing • Write your topic at the top of the page • Start writing; write as quickly as you can • Write down everything that comes to mind • Keep writing, do not go back, do not correct or cross anything out • Build your stamina!

  13. Introduction to • Effective Study Techniques • Memory – flash cards, mnemonics etc. • Self-test – practice questions, online quizzes • Content support – tutoring, TA, professor • Visual Organizers – charts, diagrams, mind maps

  14. Keys to Academic Success: Effective Study Techniques ● In groups, you will spend approx. 10-15 minutes investigating your effective study techniques folder (blue)● Self-regulate working through supplied resources ● As a guide, use the following “digging deeper” questions…

  15. Effective Study Techniques: Digging Deeper • What are mnemonics and what is an example of a mnemonic device? What are other ways you might use to remember material? • How might you create and review using flash cards? • What is a concept map? How might you use concept maps in your courses?

  16. Effective Study Techniques Strategy: Concept Maps

  17. Introduction to • Test Performance & Anxiety • Approaching Questions • Multiple Choice • Short Answer/Essay • Managing Stress • BRAVO • PEARL

  18. Keys to Academic Success: • Test Performance & Anxiety ● In groups, you will spend approx. 10-15 minutes investigating your test performance & anxiety (black)● Self-regulate working through supplied resources ● As a guide, use the following “digging deeper” questions…

  19. Test Performance • & Anxiety: Digging Deeper • How might you approach writing multiple choice questions and tests? How might you approach writing essay questions and tests? • What are the effects of cramming? How might you avoid cramming? • What are some common indications of test-related anxiety? What are some strategies you can use to manage test-related anxiety? What is BRAVO?

  20. Test Performance & Anxiety Strategy I: Types of Questions • Multiple Choice: answer before checking choices; mark possible answers; test answers • Essay Questions: be clear on what is being asked (analyze? contrast? discuss? prove?); use a rough outline; make a clear point (thesis? organizing statement?); be conscious of weighting

  21. Test Performance & Anxiety Strategy II: BRAVO • Breath – and have a pre-test routine • Review – and plan before writing • Answer – after actively reading the question • Verify – that you followed instructions • Oversee – and remember, this isn’t your last test!

  22. Resources: Time and Task Management 4 Month/Term Planner: http://www.ahutton.com/plncntrl/images/4MO-small-screen.jpgWeekly Calendar:http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/images/pdf/academic_skills/online-resources/weekly_schedule_template.pdfManaging Time and Tasks:http://services.unimelb.edu.au/academicskills_old/study/TimeTaskManagementOn Procrastination:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvcx7Y4caQE#t=50Assignment Calculator: http://news.library.ryerson.ca/assignment-calculator/

  23. Resources: Critical Reading and Writing 7 Critical Reading Strategies:http://www.salisbury.edu/counseling/new/7_critical_reading_strategies.htmlON KWL:http://www.studygs.net/texred3.htmOn SQ3R:http://www.studygs.net/texred2.htmCritical Reading Towards Critical Writing:http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/reading-and-researching/critical-reading3 Pre-Writing Strategies for Any Project:http://blog.writeathome.com/index.php/2011/08/3-prewriting-strategies-for-any-writing-project/What is Critical Writing?:http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ld/resources/writing/writing-resources/critical-writing

  24. Resources: • Effective Study Techniques Effective Habits for Effective Study (Self-Assessment Tool):http://www.studygs.net/attmot4.htmMemory Tips:http://prc.housing.ubc.ca/files/brochure_-_memory_tips.pdfOn Flash Cards:http://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/studentservices/accesscentre/pdf/Memory%20Strategy%20Step%203%20Flash%20Cards.pdfOn Concept Maps:http://ctl.byu.edu/tech-tips/concept-mappingHow to Organize and Conduct Effective Study Groups:http://ctl.byu.edu/single-article/how-organize-and-conduct-effective-study-groups

  25. Resources: Test Performance & Anxiety Exam Success – Top Tips From Brilliant Blogs:http://theuniversityblog.co.uk/2008/03/27/exam-success-top-tips-from-brilliant-blogs/Test-Taking Advice for the Multiple-Choice Challenged:http://members.shaw.ca/daprof/testtaking_advice.htmAnswering Short Answer and Essay Exam Questions:http://www.uwlax.edu/biology/communication/answeringessayquestions.htmThe Exam Cram – Why Stress Can Hurt Your Test Scores:http://columnfivemedia.com/work-items/course-hero-infographic-the-exam-cram-%E2%80%94-why-stress-can-hurt-your-test-scores/On Managing Test Anxiety:http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/stresstestanxiety.php//ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/stresstestanxiety.html

  26. Our Contact Information Iram Khaniram.khan@ryerson.caChris Cachiaccachia@ryerson.caFCS Drop-In and Resource Centrefcs.support@ryerson.caLIB 272K

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