Campus Resources

Using Office Hours Effectively

A guide that explains reasons to attend office hours and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of office hours.

Communication

ASC Templates for Emailing Professors

A handout that explains how to write different sections of an email message and includes templates for different reasons the message was sent.

Critical Thinking

ASC Goal Setting Template

A template for setting goals with students based on Tharp and Gallimore's Four Stages of Zone of Proximal Development.

Note-taking

Cornell Notes - Template

A blank template for taking notes in the Cornell Method.

Outlining Method - Template

A blank template for taking notes with the Outlining Method

Five Methods of Note-taking

An overview of five methods of note-taking: Cornell, Outline, Charting, Mapping, Sentence.

Reading

Annotation and Underlining Manual

A one-page guide for students on ways to maximize the efficiency of annotating and underlining within texts.

Reading Notation Outline - Template

A one-page worksheet to aid students in summarizing the most relevant parts of a reading.

Skimming

A brief guide to maximizing the effectiveness of skimming.

Test Preparation

Exam Prep Tips

A brief guide of strategies for exam prep.

Exam Study Guide - Template

A blank template that can be handed out to students that helps them summarize three main topics in preparation for an essay exam.

PDP Study Method

A guide to the PDP Method (Pre-Reading, During Reading, and Post-Reading).

Creating Study Guides

A resource from Utah State University's Academic Resource Center that gives students tips and strategies for creating study guides.

Studying 101

A resource from UNC's Learning Center about how to maximize studying efficiency.

Time Management/Organization

Beginning of Semester Checklists

Checklist for Continuing Students

A checklist that can be used during initial sessions with continuing students.

Checklist for New Students

A checklist that can be used during initial sessions with new students.

Semester Calendar

Creating a Semester Calendar in Google Calendars

A step-by-step walkthrough of how to create a semester calendar in Google Calendars

Google Calendar

A step-by-step guide on how to create events and maintain a Google Calendar.

Semester Calendar - Template

A blank semester calendar in Google Sheets that can be shared with students.

Weekly Task Sheet

Weekly Task Sheet - Template (3 classes)

A blank weekly task sheet in Google Sheets that can be shared with students.

Weekly Task Sheet - Template (4 classes)

A blank weekly task sheet in Google Sheets that can be shared with students.

Time Management

Time Management

A handout for students that provides an overview of time management strategies and practices.

Timeline for Long-Term Assignments

A template for an assignment checklist that allows the student to keep track of tasks and create milestones toward completing long-term projects.

Writing

APA Reference Quick Guide

A brief visual guide that can be handed out to students that shows proper citation style for various resources.

AXES Outline - Template

A template of a five-paragraph essay done in the AXES method that can be handed out to students.

MLA Reference Quick Guide

A brief visual guide that can be handed out to students that shows proper citation style for various resources.

Thesis Statements

This handout from UNC's Learning Center describes what a thesis statement is, how thesis statements work in your writing, and how you can craft or refine one for your draft.

Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism

This handout from UC Davis's SJA provides tips for avoiding both intentional and unintentional plagiarism.

AXES Method of Paragraph Development

This handout describes the AXES method of paragraph development, which is a good tool for teaching students how to structure paragraphs in an argumentative essay.

How to Recognize and Eliminate the Passive Voice

This handout from San Jose State University's Writing Center provides a guide for how students can recognize and eliminate the passive voice in their writing.

Quotations

This resource from UNC's Learning Center provides students with tips on how to decide when and how to quote in an essay.

Structure of a General Expository Essay

This handout from Santa Barbar City College's writing center provides a concept map that illustrates the different parts of an expository essay.