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On-line Resources

A number of academic skills resources are available online to help you develop and refine your learning strategies. Get valuable strategies and information by selecting any of the resource topics.

Trent University also has several excellent resources available online to help students with academic skills. Please visit the Trent Academic Skills Centre for more information.

  • Full
    Frontal
    Learning
  • Time
    Management
    ...
  • Tactical Motivation
    and
    Procrastination Avoidance
  • Math
    ...
    ...
  • Writing
    ...
    ...
  • From
    B's
    to A's

Full Frontal Learning

This video series provides information on general academics skills, including note-taking, study strategies and exam preparation.

Full Frontal Learning (04:16 min)

The Good, the Bad, and the Useless (04:27 min)

Think Like a Professor (03:22 min)

Notes and More Notes (04:09 min)

Question Method of Studying (05:09 min)

Getting Ready for Exams (05:06 min)

Time Management

Time management is a vital part of academic success. Use these resources to develop your time management strategies and learn new ways to organize you time.

Just Enough Time Management

Under Time Pressure (02:57 min)

1st and 2nd Tools of Time Management: Reminder and Prioritization (03:52 min)

3rd Tool of Time Management: Weekly Planning (04:34 min)

Tactical Motivation and Procrastination Avoidance

There are a number of issues that might contribute to procrastination and lower motivation. Learn to overcome these by developing motivation strategies that will turn you into an effective and successfull learner.

Tactical Motivation Management (04:00 min)

Procrastination Avoidance Made Practical (03:57 min)

Winning Through Wedging (04:00 min)

Math

Many students struggle with math skills and problem solving. These resources will provide strategies on math and logic problems.

Getting Ready for Math @ Mac (04:30 min)

Problem Solving I: Frequent Solver (05:38 min)

Problem Solving II: Concepts vs plug and chug (05:38 min)

Problem Solving III: Decision Steps (05:38 min)

Writing

Academic writing skills are crucial for success in university and beyond. These resources will help you develop and refine your writing skills to prepare clear and concise essays, reports and assignments.

Introduction to University Writing (05:46 min)

Phases of Writing (04:07 min)

Editing for A's I: Introduction (03:25 min)

Editing for A's II: Sentences and Grammar (02:54 min)

Editing for A's III: Being Concise (03:04 min)

Editing for A's IV: So What Analysis (02:31 min)

Referencing Basics I: Citations (06:24 min)

Referencing Basics II: Scholarly References (05:04 min)

From B's to A's

Need that extra push to move your grades to an A-level? Use these resources to develop effective learning strategies that will enhance your grades and identify your personal strengths.

From B's to A's (05:15 min)

Brain Based Learning (05:44 min)

Learning Styles (04:54 min)

Concept Knowledge Maps (03:34 min)