The following is a list of links to helpful websites related to study skills in general, learning disability sites, as well as writing, math and science study skills and resources. The study skills links include important categories such as time management, note-taking, test/quiz preparation, procrastination, and other tips useful to college students. Along with each link is a brief description of what each site offers. Check out the University of Dartmouth's site for free online videos of important study techniques. Copies of these lists can be found at the AEC front desk area. Looking for assistance from your peers? Try the AEC's online forum. Still stuck? Contact us.

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Study Skills
Address common study skills that can be applied to any course.

Writing Skills
A wide variety of resources for all of your writing-related needs.

Learning Disabilities
If you need specialized attention, check out these sites.

Science Skills
Who says science is easy? Maybe you will after reading these.

Math Skills
Multiply your math skills by adding these sites to your bookmark list!

Study Skills Websites

www.how-to-study.com - Site designed for students of all ages. Gives different approaches to studying in a very simple way and includes examples on techniques involved.

www.studygs.net - More complex than the site above.

• Includes test-taking approaches
• Includes Math, Science, Writing and Reading basics
• Science links include Lab safety and how to write lab reports
• Math includes solving linear equations and practice tests

www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/checklis.html - Study Skills checklist

www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat/ - Emphasis is on time management and organization strategies

www.ferris.edu/htmls/academics/sla/study.htm - Various and detailed topics, such as:

• Reading approaches when studying
• Relaxation, concentration, memory, and motivation techniques
• Solutions to procrastination
• Time management
• Test preparation

www.gmu.edu/gmu/personal/time.html - Time management skills, such as ways to schedule and plan using surveys

home.okstate.edu/homepages.nsf/toc/chp19_1 - “College Prep 101’

• Covers virtually everything from stress management to checklists
• Preparatory information on what to expect from college life
• Has pre-college and at college topics
• Provides information for students with disabilities
• Financial aid and scholarship information

www.chaminade.org/inspire/learnstl.htm - Learning Styles Chart

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/videos.html - Online Academic success and learning strategy videos

www.allthetests.com- Collection of different types of practice tests:

• Fun tests such as personality assessment, career analysis, thinking and memory
• Materials on standardized tests including: SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT

www.sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl.html - Covers listening, memorization, note-taking, reading improvement, procrastination, test preparation (including essay prep), time management strategies and schedules

http://sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/learningskills.html - Quick reads and lists, including concentration, memory, textbooks, time management, test prep, goal setting and attitudes, test-taking, note-taking, self-testing, study skills and diagnostics

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Learning Disabilities Websites

www.ldonline.org- Resources and articles on all different learning disabilities, ongoing research, treatment, and strategies for people with learning disabilities

www.ldanatl.org - Resources for parents, teachers, and people with learning disabilities: Membership opportunities, Upcoming news and events on the topic.

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Writing Skills Websites

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html - Important writing concepts, such as:

• Grammar skills
• English as a second language
• Writing exercises
• Professional writing skills

www.dictionary.com- Dictionary and thesaurus resources

http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/handouts/1231.html - Outlines how to write a paper

www.english.uiuc.edu/cws/wworkshop/MLA/bibliographymla.htm - MLA format for writing bibliographies and citing references

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Math Skills Websites:

www.aaamath.com/ - Lower level math help. However helps with simple concepts such as percents, practical math, statistics, geometry, and exponents

www.chemistrycoach.com/math_skills_for_chemistry_tutori.htm - Math skills for Chemistry courses

http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html - Math study skills site

http://www.mymathtest.com - Helps with College Math Placement exams

http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.college.html - "Ask Dr. Math," Questions and answers about various math topics

http://mathforum.org/students/college/ref.html - Math reference links, including Internet Mathematics Library for College and Grad level sutdents.

www.sosmath.com/ - Math review material: Gives an explanation of a topic, examples, questions and answers, also contains Practice exams.

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Science Skills Websites

http://www.chemhelper.com/ - Organic chemistry help. Includes tutorials, mechanisms, and practice tests

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/genchem - General Chemistry help. Includes practice tests, glossary for terms, lab information, and topic reviews.

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/organic - Organic Chemistry help, Same content as website above.

http://www.borg.com/~lubehawk/biotopcs.htm - General Biology Topics, Includes cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, and genetics.

http://wwwrel.ph.utexas.edu/~larry/how/how.html - How to study physics; Problem solving and reading techniques.

http://www.launc.tased.edu.au/online/sciences/physics/tutes1.html - Physics terms

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