Study Skills Workshops

Study skills are very important to becoming a successful student here at the University. Many of UCR's incoming students are so talented that they excelled in high school on ability alone, and have not needed to develop the skills that they find are necessary for success in college.

50 min. workshops Free of charge No signups required Duplicate workshops offered for each topic Attend any session on any topic, as often as you like

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Ain't Misbehavin'
Classroom Expectations for University Students
Classroom strategies for improving concentration and generating meaningful participation in lectures and discussions. The significance of office hours and how to prepare for consults with professors and T.A.'s. How to use homework to your ultimate advantage. Understanding your syllabus and the role of class attendance and participation in the learning process.

Can We Talk?
Effective Communication Strategies
Approaches to effective communication among peers and with university staff and faculty. Best practices for email and face-to-face communication with professors, TAs and academic advisors. How to get the most out of instructor office hours and academic advising sessions.

Easy to Fail
The Naked Truth About Academic Probation
Recognizing where stress comes from and tips for stress management including relaxation techniques, time management, avoiding procrastination. Other points may include goal-setting, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on success.

From Outline to Deadline
Core Writing Skills
Basic composition process of brainstorming ideas, understanding the assignment, thesis development, relevant examples and effective conclusions. Emphasis here will be on basic essay structure and organization in order to more clearly communicate ideas and make writing more effective.

Get Ready, Get Set, Goal!
Goal Setting
Defining different types of goals. How to make plans and create objectives that are reasonable and obtainable. COPE method to stay on track with your plans.

Putting It in Writing
Note Taking for Lectures
Active listening techniques and identifying important lecture concepts. Methods for taking organized notes and developing efficient plans for review.

Saved by the BELLtower
Time Management
Analysis of where time goes and how to spend it more efficiently. Important considerations for balanced living: managing work, play, studies, and rest. Setting and following through on priorities. Identifying ideal study environments and eliminating distractions. Explanation of procrastination and ways to avoid it.

The Cram Scam
The Truth About Exam Prep and Test Taking
Approaches to preparing for different types of exams and test taking strategies to ensure good performance on the exam. Discussion includes ways to map study plans, and techniques to improve memory and learning.

Uncage the Page
Strategies for Analytical Reading and Improved Comprehension
Analytical reading strategies (SQ3R, S-RUN-R or P2R) and methods for improving concentration. Recognizing what's important in the textbook and connecting the ideas to class lectures.

Don't Forget About It
Memory Skills
By applying oneself and using the basic memory method of visualizing associations, nearly any piece of information - no matter how seemingly abstract - can be formatted so that the mind remembers and retains it.

Learning in Style
Learning Styles
Information about learning styles is for everyone. Knowing your learning style will help you develop coping strategies to compensate for your weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths.

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