Study Strategies Library

Explore a collection of practical tips and tools to help you manage your time, prepare for exams, balance school and life, and study more effectively. The Study Strategies Library is here to support your success at Cal Poly anytime, anywhere

Additional Information and Websites

• Study Strategy Essay - Option for Academic Probation
• Khan Academy
• Flashcards
• Purdue OWL
• VARK Questionnaire

Videos

• Barbara Oakley, 2014 "Learning How to Learn"
• Salman Khan, 2011
• Ramsey Musallam, 2013 "3 Rules to Spark Learning"
• Carol Dweck, 2014 "Developing A Growth Mindset"
• Freeman Hrabowski, 2013 "4 Pillars of College Success in Science"

Study Strategy Library

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• Additional Study Strategy Resources (PDF)

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B

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• Balancing School and Kids 

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E

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• Essay Test Preparation

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G

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• Getting Focused

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I

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• Importance of Sleep

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L

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• Lecture Note Taking
• Listening

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M

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• Memorization

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N

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• Note Taking Systems
• Note Taking Tips

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O

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• Objective Test Taking

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P

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• Post Test Analysis
• Procrastination

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R

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• Reading Improvement

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S

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• Setting Goals
• Social Anxiety and Public Speaking
• Stress Management Techniques
• Study Strategies and OCD

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T

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• Test Anxiety
• Test Panic Tips
• Test Preparation Suggestions
• Time Management: Forms
• Time Management: Introduction
• Time Management: Long Term Projects
• Time Management: Schedules
• Time Management: Strategies
• Time Management Tips

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