Learning Skills
References and Web resources
References
Cottrell, S. (2008). The study skills handbook. (3nd ed.). Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave MacMillan. See the sample chapter available at: http://www.palgrave.com/catalogue/catalogue.asp?Title_Id=1403911355
Wallace, A., Schirato, T. & Bright, P. (1999). Beginning university: Thinking, researching and writing for success. St Leonards, Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
Wark, D.M. (2002). Instant study skills. Retrieved September 23, 2003, from University of Minnesota, University Counselling & Consulting Services Web site: http://www.uccs.umn.edu/counseling/self_service/study_general.htm
Additional Web resources
The following websites provide further information and some have been used as a basis for the writing of this guide. You can google other sites by typing an appropriate search term, but try to ensure the sites you use are reliable sites.
Active learning; Learning Skills Unit, University of Melbourne
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/llsu/resources/study/estudy008.html
Control of the study environment: Cook Counselling Centre - Virginia Tech
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/control.html
Effective habits for effective study: University of St. Thomas (UST), St. Paul, Minnesota.
http://www.rism.ac.th/Hs/resources/studyguides/attmot4.htm
Strategies for Improving Concentration and Memory, in Study Skills Self-help Information, Division of Student Affairs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Choose the Strategies for Improving Concentration and Memory link, and complete the online self-help assessment questionnaires.
What am I supposed to be doing when I'm just 'studying'?
The key to studying is to set up concrete tasks for yourself which are relatively short and well focused. It helps when you can see whether or not you've done specified tasks so you feel you’re generally achieving something. UniStudy, The University of Queensland.
http://www.sss.uq.edu.au/linkto/ugweb/faq04.html
Cottrell, S. (2008). The study skills handbook. (3rd ed.). Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave MacMillan. See the sample chapter available at: http://www.palgrave.com/catalogue/catalogue.asp?Title_Id=1403911355
Wark, D.M. (2002). Instant study skills. Retrieved September 23, 2003, from University of Minnesota, University Counselling & Consulting Services Web site: http://www.uccs.umn.edu/counseling/self_service/study_general.htm