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Eastern Illinois University

Academic Support Center

Study Skills

This page contains many handouts and resources for students seeking to develop their general study habits. In addition to our online resources, the Academic Support Center exists to help you develop your academic ability. Please contact the Academic Support Center to meet with an Academic Consultant if you believe we can help you develop your skills!

10 Study Traps & How to Get Out of Them

Some students inhibit their own success by maintaining apathetic traps. We encourage you to check your attitude, and do something to get yourself back on track!

10 Study Traps

100 Suggestions for Success

These suggestions are gleaned from experiences of students and teachers throughout the nation. Some are personal recommendations, while others are statements to be considered.

100 Suggestions for Success

Study Environment Analysis

Use this worksheet to find the best place for you to study. (PDF. Source: Virginia Tech)

Study Environment Analysis

Controlling Your Environment

Are you trying to find a way to improve your study space and use of the space? Try these strategies.

Controlling Your Environment

Homework Organizer

Print one of these worksheets for every course! You will appreciate it later...particularly when you realize you planned ahead for busy times of the semester.

Homework Organizer

Procrastination

Can you put this off any longer? NO! You made it this far...now keep going . Determine why you are procrastinating, and use this handout to develop strategies for succeeding.

Procrastination

7-Day Study Plan

Having trouble planning what to study when for an upcoming test? This 7 day study plan will help you organize study materials and begin preparing for your test a week before!

7-Day Study Plan

Study Groups

Students who study together own succeed at a level higher than those who study alone...IF the study group focuses on learning. Try using this handout when you are setting up a study group to ensure greater success.

Study Groups

Summer School Success

Taking classes during the summer has distinct differences from the fall and spring semesters. Review this handout for suggestions to be academically successful and find time to relax.

Summer School Success

Tips for Writing a Research Paper

Discover practical tips and strategies for writing a clear, organized, and compelling research paper.

Tips for Writing a Research Paper

 

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Academic Support Center

McAfee Gym, Room 2230
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-6696
success@eiu.edu

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.