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Reading:
Critical Reading Questions
"Patterns of Organization"
Evaluating Information from the Mass Media
Writing:
Writing Process
Reader-Friendly Essay
Signal & Transition Words
Signal Words & Expressions
Verbs to Introduce Quotations
Types of Papers
Citing Sources Primer
Writing a Thesis Statement (New!)
Conclusions
(also see the materials on Essay Exam questions, below).
Using sources
Understanding Lab Report Sections (New!)
Time Management and Study Habits:
Time Management Goals
Weekly Planner
Assessment of Academic Work Habits
Strategize your assignment
Note Taking:
Active Listening
NTTKG-Notetaking (Coming Soon)
Exam Prep and Test Taking:
Exam Preparation Strategies Self-Inventory
Multiple Choice Questions
Organizing Essay Answers
Test Taking Analysis
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