Study Skills
Build Stronger Study Habits
Effective studying uses a variety of strategies and learning activities. Using different study methods can help reduce test anxiety, prevent boredom, improve retention, and strengthen critical thinking skills.
The Student Success Center is here to help you succeed. These study skills resources can help you build better habits, stay organized, and prepare for classes and exams.
Explore the resources below for tips and tools to support your success.
Textbooks
Time Management
- 16 Traits of Effective Time Management (PDF Download)
- 8-Hour Time Schedule (PDF Download)
- List Your Way to Success (PDF Download)
- Combating Procrastination (PDF Download)
- Design Your Own Anti-Procrastination Plan (PDF Download)
- Weekly Planner (PDF Download)
- Finals Week Planner (PDF Download)
- Time Analyzer (PDF Download)
- Setting Term Goals (PDF Download)
Test Preparation
Test Taking
- Answering Essay Questions (PDF Download)
- Essay Tests (PDF Download)
- Test Strategies for Objective Tests (PDF Download)
- The 10 Steps to Better Test Taking (PDF Download)
- 6 Types of Test Taking Errors (PDF Download)
- How to Reduce Test Anxiety (PDF Download)