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Self-Help Study Skills
New Study Skill material will be added frequently. Come visit it often!

One of the goals of the Palmer Counseling Services is to help students develop skills and strategies that contribute to a successful and satisfying educational experience. For additional help and information, contact Lisa Mestad, D.C., at (563) 884-5257 or stop by his office in West Hall Suite 113. Below are some Self-Help Study Skill resources that students are encouraged to review. Additional study skills will be added in the future; please check back periodically.  

Successful Learning Strategies

Communication

SLS-Communication 1:  Communicating with Instructors

SLS-Communication 2:  Active Listening Skills

Learning and Memory

SLS-Learn 1:  Principal of College Learning:  How to Retain all that Information

SLS-Flash 1:  How to Make and Use Flashcards

SLS-Memory 4:  Mnemonics

Stress Management

SLS-Stress Management:  102 Ways to Cope with Stress

Study Skills

SLS-Study 1:  Factors that Influence Study Efficiency

Testing Strategies

SLS-Test 1:  Multiple Choice Tests

SLS-Test 2:  Cramming for Tests

SLS-Test 3:  Analyzing "Returned" Tests

Time Management

SLS-Time 1:   Managing your Time

SLS Time 2:  Procrastination

• Academic Counseling & Advising
• Palmer Academic Support Services (PASS) Program Tutorials
• The Center for Student Learning and Development (CSLD)
• Self-Help Study Skills

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