Study Skills

Study skills workshop sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes and are repeated on different days and times throughout the quarter to accommodate students' schedules. Study skills workshops offer suggestions for a better understanding of general college study strategies like memory principles, time scheduling, reviewing, critical reading and exam preparation. (Please see Workshop Schedule for specific dates/times or stop by 2205 Dutton Hall to pick up a hard copy.)

 

Specialists

    To make an individual appointment with a study skills specialist, please phone (530)752-2013 or come to 2205 Dutton Hall during normal business hours.

Workshops

Time Scheduling (Managing Procrastination)

M Apr. 14 9:00 - 9:50 am Maria Mitchum
T Apr. 15 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
W Apr. 23 1:10 - 2:00 pm Linda Alexander
TH Apr. 24 2:10 - 3:00 pm Joaquin Galvan
M Apr. 28 1:10 - 2:00 pm Joaquin Galvan
F May 2 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
T May 6 10:00 - 10:50 am Linda Alexander
TH May 15 2:10 - 3:00 pm Maria Mitchum

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Developing a Growth Mindset for Academic Success (The Secret to Improving Your Grades)

T Apr. 15 9:00 - 9:50 am Susanna Lee
W Apr. 16 2:10 - 3:00 pm Maria Mitchum
W Apr. 23 11:00 - 11:50 am Susanna Lee
TH Apr. 24 10:00 - 10:50 am Susanna Lee
M Apr. 28 9:00 - 9:50 am Linda Alexander
T Apr. 29 2:10 - 3:00 pm Joaquin Galvan

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Critical Reading Strategies

M Apr. 14 1:10 - 2:00 pm Joaquin Galvan
TH Apr. 17 10:00 - 10:50 am Linda Alexander
T Apr. 22 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
F Apr. 25 9:00 - 9:50 am Maria Mitchum
TH May 1 11:00 - 11:50 am Maria Mitchum
M May 5 10:00 - 10:50 am Joaquin Galvan

Annotating (Reading and Marking a Text)

T Apr. 22 9:00 - 9:50 am Susanna Lee
W May 7 11:00 - 11:50 am Susanna Lee

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Lecture Note Taking Strategies:

      Central concepts of the course and material most likely to appear on exams are presented during lectures. This workshop will provide suggestions for various methods of note taking along with practical tips on what to do before, during, and after the lecture.

Lecture Note Taking Strategies

W Apr. 16 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
F Apr. 18 9:00 - 9:50 am Linda Alexander
M Apr. 21 2:10 - 3:00 pm Linda Alexander
T Apr. 22 2:10 - 3:00 pm Joaquin Galvan
TH May 1 10:00 - 10:50 am Susanna Lee
T May 6 9:00 - 9:50 am Susanna Lee

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Multiple-Choice Exam Preparation:

      A workshop designed for students who feel they need guidance in preparing for and taking multiple choice exams. The workshop includes sample questions for analysis and discussion.

Multiple Choice Exam Prep & Test Taking

W Apr. 16 1:10 - 2:00 pm Joaquin Galvan
TH Apr. 17 9:00 - 9:50 am Maria Mitchum
M Apr. 21 10:00 - 10:50 am Maria Mitchum
T Apr. 29 10:00 - 10:50 am Linda Alexander
T May 20 1:10 - 2:00 pm Joaquin Galvan
W May 21 9:00 - 9:50 am Susanna Lee

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Essay Exam Strategies:

Students requesting help for the Analytical Writing Placement Exam or Upper-Division Comp Exam, please see Writing Skills Workshops. Students requesting help for in-class essay exams, please make an appointment with Linda Alexander, Joaquin Galvan, Susanna Lee or Maria Mitchum.

 
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