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Before\/During Class<\/h1>\r\nBefore class skim through the material that will be covered to give yourself an overview, this will make it much easier to follow the class.\u00a0 During class do NOT try to write down everything the professor says!\u00a0 Pick out the important points but write enough so that your notes will make sense later \u2026\u2026. something like \u201cstudied rats\u201d is not likely to help you remember the material a few weeks later but \u201crats able to remember maze for 24 hours\u201d might.\r\n

After Class<\/h1>\r\nWhenever possible you should review your notes a few hours after the class.\u00a0 If they don\u2019t make sense now then at least you might be able to remember enough to improve them.\r\n

Studying for Exams<\/h1>\r\nExams will be much less stressful if you spread your studying out over a few weeks or at least a few days rather than just waiting until the night before the exam.\u00a0 Research has shown that reviewing material multiple times is a great way to help you remember it.\r\n
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Learning Objectives<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n

The Learning Objectives listed for each chapter are a good starting point for your studying. Review them before you study the chapter and, when you have finished, make sure you can complete each of the objectives.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nIt is also VERY IMPORTANT to frequently test your memory for the material: flash cards, practice questions, explaining the material to a friend etc will show you whether you actually know your stuff!\r\n

Remember to ask your Prof. about the exam.\u00a0 What type of questions will be included (essay, multiple choice etc)?\u00a0 Are you expected to know names and dates?<\/p>\r\n

Finally, when it comes to the exam \u2013 try to relax!\u00a0 Think of this as an opportunity to show off what you know.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Resources<\/h1>\r\nYou may already know how to take great notes but if not there is lots of help out there.\r\n
\r\n\r\nTaking Notes in Class<\/a> provides a good introduction to taking notes in a classroom setting with some real-life examples of what to do AND what not to do!\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Yc5qyMTjO3k\r\n\r\nVideo Intro-1: Taking Notes in Class (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Yc5qyMTjO3k&feature=youtu.be). Uploaded by Indiana University Bloomington, Student Academic Center.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\nOnce the semester gets underway you will probably find yourself with too little time and too much to do.\u00a0 Time Management<\/a> provides detailed instructions on managing your time both as a student and in your non-student life!\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/9Q1KELLwaSk\r\n\r\nVideo Intro-2: Time Management (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9Q1KELLwaSk). Uploaded by Indiana University Bloomington, Student Academic Center.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\nThen, of course, there are EXAMS!\u00a0 Again, you may already have developed some great strategies for both revising for and writing exams but if not (or if you think there may be some tricks you\u2019re missing) then help is out there.\u00a0 The video Preparing for Exams<\/a> is short but to the point:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/khhjXkzXaZA\r\n\r\nVideo Intro-3: Study Skills: Preparing for Exams (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9Q1KELLwaSk). Uploaded by the Ottawa University Student Academic Success Service<\/em>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nFINALLY<\/strong>: Don\u2019t ignore real-life resources such as your professor, other students, librarians, student services etc \u2026\u2026 they can help and human contact is nice!\r\n

Psychology Specific Resources<\/h1>\r\n
As you would expect, the Canadian Psychology Association<\/a> has a VERY useful website for learning more about contemporary psychology in Canada (http:\/\/www.cpa.ca\/).<\/div>\r\n
With some important national differences (in licensing etc) the American Psychology Association<\/a> also provides lots of info\u00a0(http:\/\/www.apa.org\/).<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\nSeveral great podcast series to dip into:\r\n