General Study Skills
Video Credit: SLS, U Sask.Creative Commons
There are some key ways to get on the road to success in university beginning with reading your course syllabi. Resource links provide strategies for developing your reading and note taking skills, as well as what it means to maintain academic integrity at the University of Saskatchewan.
Websites:
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U Sask Website for New StudentsOffers information for students starting out of the U Sask. Information is provided for student groups such as Aboriginal Students, International Students, students from a small town, from out of province, and mature students.
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U Sask Student Learning Services WebsiteStudent Learning Services at the U Sask offers workshops and some individual tutoring within writing, math and stats and study skills; offers study sessions in some of the larger 1st year courses and is home to the PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) Program.
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U Sask Hire A Tutor WebsiteProvides a list of tutors who are students wanting to provide tutoring services at the U Sask.
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U Sask Assignment PlannerUse the Assignment Planner to help you complete your research essay assignments. Enter the start date and deadline for your assignment and the system will suggest a timeline of dates for steps to complete your essay. In addition, the system provides some useful support along the way!
Videos
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Video 1: Beliefs That Make You Fail ... OR Succeed (6:53)Dr. Stephen Chew, a professor in the Department of Psychology, Samford University, created a video series that apply the principles of cognitive psychology for learning and study strategies. There are 5 videos in this series. This is the first of the five.
University Library
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- Looking for a book? Try USearch or stop by the Reference Desk on the 1st Floor of the Murray Library.
- Need help with your reserach? Try the Research Guides or Reference Desk on the 1st Floor, Murray Library.
- A place to study or work with your project group? Grab a cup of coffee from Starbucks and study on the Ground Floor of the Murray Library or book a group study room at one of the Libraries.
- Technology support? Stop by the Technology Service Desk on the 1st Floor of the Murray Library.
Website for NEW STUDENTS
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Look here for valuable information for students starting out of the U Sask. Information is provided for student groups such as Aboriginal Students, International Students, students from a small town, from out of province, and mature students.