Department of Developmental Studies
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Spring 2008

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The Learning Center in 523 Elston Hall offers the following workshops to all students; no prior sign-up is necessary:

Classroom Note Taking

This workshop teaches a system to identify and record main ideas and important details during class, and a strategy for storing the information in long-term memory after class. Handouts provided.
Tuesday, February 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm, 130 Elston Hall

Reducing Math Anxiety

This workshop helps students learn how to overcome faulty assumptions, avoid negative self-talk, and use strategies to conquer this common anxiety. Handouts provided.
Thursday, February 7, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm, 130 Elston Hall

Strategies for Textbook Reading

This workshop shows students how to identify the most important information in a textbook, what to underline (and how much) and how to write meaningful margin notes. Handouts provided.
Thursday, February 14, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm, 130 Elston Hall

Mindset

What you believe about intelligence and ability can have a big impact on your success. Find out how your mindset can change your destiny.
Thursday, February 21, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm, 130 Elston Hall

Test-Taking Strategies

This workshop reviews test taking strategies for multiple choice and true-false questions, short answer questions, and essays. Learn what to do before, during, and after the test.
CANCELLED! Students interested in this topic can sign up for an appointment with Robin Geery in the Learning Center.

The following workshops are offered on an individualized tutorial basis. Appointments can be arranged at the Learning Center, or by phoning the Coordinator at (518) 381-1246. One-on-one tutorials are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Informational handouts are also available on all topics on a walk-in basis.

• Time Management

• Finding Research on the Internet

• College Survival Skills

• Using MLA Documentation

• Using APA Documentation

• Creating Your Resume

• Classroom Note Taking

• Proofreading Your Paper

• Textbook Reading Strategies

• Writing the Introduction to Your Oral Presentation

• Test Taking Strategies

• Managing Test Anxiety

• Writing the Introduction to Your Research Paper

• 8 Steps to Writing Your Research Paper

• Final Exam Prep

Last updated February 25, 2008