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Student Success 2022: Coursework Help

Tips and Tricks to Your Success
Infographic with cartoon students titled TCC Study Tips. The text on the image reads: 1. Set Realistic Goals 2. Organize Your Personal Workspace 3. Manage Your Time 4. Minimize Distractions 5. Actively Engage 6. Make Connections 7. Find a Balance 8. Reach Your Goals
Infographic with cartoon students titled Homework Tips. The text on the infographic reads: Manage Time & Prioritize Check out your syllabus and create a game plan for when you will work on your assignments and projects. Create mini-deadlines for big projects to allow enough time to work on smaller assignments without feeling overwhelmed. Do the Homework Keep up with your homework to confirm your understanding of the material taught in class. Homework works to reinforce concepts and ideas taught in class like studying does but with the bonus of your instructor checking your understanding through grading.Manage Time & Prioritize Check out your syllabus and create a game plan for when you will work on your assignments and projects. Create mini-deadlines for big projects to allow enough time to work on smaller assignments without feeling overwhelmed.Work Together Find a buddy (another student or someone working on a similarly long project) and make a plan together on how you can keep each other accountable for finishing your work.Break It Up Give yourself breaks while doing your homework; like you would if you were studying. It might take longer, but breaks will help you finish your work without feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. Ask For Help TCC has a ton of resources for students to help you be successful, so don't be afraid to ask for help. If you aren't sure where to look, your academic advisor is a good place to start.
Infographic with Cartoon students titled Study Tips. Text on infographic is: Set Goals Create SMART Goals to keep yourself on track. These goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. Review the Syllabus Your class syllabus has all the information you need for your class. It outlines topics you should focus on, when assignments are due, and other important notes from your instructor. Study Your Way You know yourself better than anyone else. Try different study methods and find ones that work for you. When you find a strategy of study that works for you, keep practicing to strengthen your studying skills. Manage Your Time Get a planner or become diligent in keeping your phone's calendar up-to-date to keep you on track to finish assignments and prepare for tests. Ask For Help With everything from one-on-one tutors to career advisors, TCC has the resources you need to achieve your academic goals. Staff and Faculty of TCC all share the same goal of helping students to succeed - so never be afraid to utilize the college's resources.
Infographic with cartoon students titled SMART Goals. Text on infographic reads: What are SMART Goals?

Web Resources

Take a look at TCC's Top 8 Tips for Success in Online Learning and check out any of the links below for useful tools to help you succeed!

Websites:

Check out this website HowToStudy.org to help you be more successful at college!

Assignment Research Calculator

  • This University of Minnesota tool can help you determine how much time you have to complete various aspects of your research and writing, given your starting date and due date.

Study Skills Self Help Quick Review

  • Online study skills tips and techniques, a study environment assessment, tip sheets on scheduling, note taking, motivation, and writing papers. From Virginia Tech Division of Student Affairs.

Academic Skills Center - Strategic Learning Videos

  • "Learn techniques and strategies for improving academic learning, in both real-time and virtual settings."

Downloadable Documents

When Your Professor Talks Fast (Opens in New Tab)

  • From Becoming a Master Student book pg . 125

Cornell Notes Template (Click to Download)

Cornell Notes Template Instructions (Click to Download)

OSU 7 Note Taking Examples (Opens in New Tab)