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Study Skills and Resources
 
Study Skills
We have complied a list of Tools that we hope can help you improve Time Management, Class Participation, Study Skills and with Test Taking. For additional assistance in Study Skills or to arrange for a Tutor, contact the Director, Dr. Barbara Foltz at barbara.foltz@furman.edu. Feel free to use what you think will work for you.
Academic Tools and Resources:  
Time Management: (ppt) Struggle with Time Management? We got ways to help!
Test Taking: (ppt) Be sure you get the grade you deserve!
College Success: (ppt) College is a tough time for many. See what we have to say about being successful in college.
Weekly Goals Worksheet:  Set your goals weekly on Sunday night and never miss another assignment. 
Two Week Academic Breakdown Worksheet:  Some students have found it less daunting to schedule assignments in two week blocks.  Use this tool to help you break large projects and studying into smaller, more amnageable time segments. 
Weekly Planner: (pdf)
Week Schedule  Ever wonder where the week goes.  Use this block schedule worksheet to find hidden time between classes and on the weekends to maximize the time spent studying. 
Professor Contact List:  A quick and easy way to have information handy when you need to get in touch with your professor fast.  Use this tool to set meetings with your professor before tests or just to clarify assignments. 
Academic Materials Checklist (student-athletes):  Also good for trips home and just simply to the library.
Questions to Ask your Professors During Office Hours:  What do you ask when you go to office hours?  Here a few quick questions to help you find critical information about an upcoming tests or to study smarter. 
Monthly Academic Schedule Schedule worksheet:  A quick and easy way to schedule projects and keep track of what needs to be done. 
Semester/Quarter Planner:  Get organized for the year.
 
 
 
 

 
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