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Have you ever submitted an essay or project that you were so sure would meet your professor’s expectations, only to get it back with lots of notes and a lower grade than you were hoping for?
We’ve all been there. Receiving and reviewing feedback from your teaching assistants (TAs) and instructors is a regular part of the university experience.
Not sure where to start when you’re studying for exams?
Review notes are the answer.
There’s no doubt exams can be stressful, but using this five step process can help you stay calm.
What’s the Cornell note-taking method?
What is a teaching assistant (TA)?
TAs are upper-year or graduate level students that help your professors and instructors with grading, tutorials, exams and more.
Good performance on a test or exam is a combination of knowing the material you’ll be tested on and using your study time well.
To help you prepare for upcoming tests and exams, here are five steps to take.
You may have used a concept map in a class project, or to take notes — but are you using this tool to its full potential?
Concept mapping can help you develop knowledge structures, assess your understanding of content and review for exams.
There’s a lot of content in university lectures. It’s important to learn how to take cues to determining what’s important to record in your notes. People don’t instinctively listen well, but it’s a skill that anyone can develop using these steps.
In university, managing your time is knowing your priorities and making sure that the things on your schedule align with your priorities. Planning your activities involves strategy so that you can get the most out of your time. Still not convinced? Here are the top 7 reasons why you should manage your time regularly in university.
Deciding between online and in-person classes? The world of university learning has evolved a lot, especially with the rise of online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both class types have their perks and challenges.
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