STUDY STRATEGIES 1Before and During Class

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT?

Attend Classes Regularly Pay Attention in Class (even if it’s

boring) Participate in Class Discussions Meet with the Instructor Complete Work Assignments Turn In Professional-Looking

Assignments Take Advantage of Extra Credit Stay Organized and Productive

ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE!

Get a planner Write down all obligations/commitments/events Break down large assignments into short term goals Schedule time to relax!

Organize a binder for each class Assignments Notes/PowerPoints Homework Projects/Papers Essays

MY PLANNER

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USING A PLANNER

Block out the times you are unavailable Use your class syllabus to plan ahead

and break down assignments into manageable pieces.

Reward yourself when you reach your goals.

Use paper clips and post it notes to attach additional information to your planner.

Schedule times for relaxation—balance is key!

PREPARING FOR CLASS

Check Blackboard™ and student email regularly

Update your planner with new information

Keep your classwork organized and up-to-date

Set aside time each week to check in with your organization planGet the App!

ORGANIZING YOUR CLASS WORK

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USE DIVIDERS

THE SYLLABUS IS YOUR FRIEND!

SCHEDULE

THREE-HOLE PUNCH (ALSO YOUR FRIEND)

UNDERSTAND THE GRADING SYSTEM

KEEP NOTES ON ALL PROJECTS/EXAMS

LABEL!!

ORGANIZATION TECHNOLOGY

DROPBOX.COM

Wunderlist.com

GOOGLE CALENDAR

TO SYNC YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR WITH CAMERON.

Create a google account. You can use an email address from another provider.

Go into Google Calendars. Open a second tab and go to https://

www.cameron.edu/eventcalendar Click on the Google Calendar Icon in

the bottom right corner. Click on the Calendars you want to add.

STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH SSS!

www.sssnewsletter.blogspot.com

QUESTIONS?