Study Skills

Study skills workshop sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes and are repeated on different days and times throughout the quarter to accommodate students' schedules. Study skills workshops offer suggestions for a better understanding of general college study strategies like memory principles, time scheduling, reviewing, critical reading and exam preparation. (Please see Workshop Schedule for specific dates/times or stop by 2205 Dutton Hall to pick up a hard copy.)

 

Specialists

    To make an individual appointment with a study skills specialist, please phone (530)752-2013 or come to 2205 Dutton Hall during normal business hours.

Workshops

Time Management

W June 25 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
T July 1 1:10 - 2:00 pm Maria Mitchum
TH July 10 10:00 - 10:50 am Linda Alexander
M July 14 2:10 - 3:00 pm Linda Alexander

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Critical Reading

TH June 26 1:10 - 2:00 pm Maria Mitchum
M July 14 10:00 - 10:50 am Linda Alexander

Growth Mindset

F June 27 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
TH July 10 2:10 - 3:00 pm Linda Alexander

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Lecture Note Taking Strategies:

      Central concepts of the course and material most likely to appear on exams are presented during lectures. This workshop will provide suggestions for various methods of note taking along with practical tips on what to do before, during, and after the lecture.

Lecture Note Taking

M June 30 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
T July 15 1:10 - 2:00 pm Linda Alexander

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Multiple-Choice Exam Preparation:

      A workshop designed for students who feel they need guidance in preparing for and taking multiple choice exams. The workshop includes sample questions for analysis and discussion.

Multiple Choice Exam Preparation

W July 2 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
TH July 16 2:10 - 3:00 pm Linda Alexander

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Essay Exam Strategies:

Students requesting help for the Analytical Writing Placement Exam or Upper-Division Comp Exam, please see Writing Skills Workshops. Students requesting help for in-class essay exams, please make an appointment with Linda Alexander or Maria Mitchum.

 
Links to other university Study Skill websites