Useful Tools & Information
Welcome! The Learning Resources staff is excited to share a variety of resources specific to your area of study.
TECHNOLOGY and APPLICATIONS
Technology and applications can assist with a variety of student tasks. Here are a few favorites. Please keep in mind that not all applications and/or technologies are a good match for each learning style.
Check back at mid semester for new ideas!
Google calendar Organize your schedule and share events with friends. | |
Evernote Use Evernote to take notes, save images, create to-do's, view PDF's and more. Then search and find anything stored from any computer or phone you use. | Evernote |
Smart Pen An advanced paper based computer in the form of a pen that records everything you hear and write. Itrnsynchronizes the audio you hear to what you write. *cost varies | Livescribe |
Audio note An Apple application that synchronizes the audio you hear to what you write. *cost varies | Luminant Software |
TIME MANAGEMENT TOOLS
For all Students
| Calendars | |
|---|---|
| Weekly Calendar | PDF |
| Monthly Calendar | PDF |
| Spring Semester 2012 (Undergraduate) | PDF |
| Spring Semester 2012 (Graduate) | PDF |
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Undergraduate Students
| "It All Starts with Listening" | PDF |
| "I'm Too Busy to Manage My Time" | |
The Little Red Writing Book A practical book providing clear explanations to enhance your writing. Royal, B. (2007). The Little Red Writing Book. Cincinnati, Ohio: Writers Digest. | ISBN 1582975213 |
Learning Outside the Lines A motivating and informative book that provides practical strategies designed for students with different learning styles. Mooney, J., & Cole, D. (2000). Learning Outside the Lines. New York, New York: Fireside. | ISBN 068486598X |
International Students
| Academic Resource Guide | |
| "Getting to Know the U.S. Classroom" | |
| PDF |
The Accent of Success: A Practical Guide for International Students in U.S. Colleges This book addresses challengesrnand concerns that international students face on campus. Shiraev, E.B., & Boyd, G.L. (2008). The Accent of Success: A Practical Guide for International Students in U.S. Colleges. Ann Arbor, Michigan : University of Michigan Press. | ISBN 0472032569 |
What Every ESL Student Should Know: A Guide to College and University Academic Success The book instructs international students about language learning and classroom expectations through a compliation of advice, experience and suggestions. Flores, K.O. (2008). What Every ESL Student Should Know: A Guide to College and University Academic Success. Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Press. | ISBN 0472032860 |
Graduate Students
| "Pressure Versus Process" | |
| "Making the Most of Your Study Group" | |
Academic Writing for Graduate School A concise writing guide for graduate students that address a variety of fields. Swales, J.M., & Feak, C. (2004). Academic Writing for Graduate Students. Ann Arbor, Michigan : University of Michigan Press. | ISBN 0472088564 |
They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic WritingAn excellent fun-to-read guide that helps dymistify the needlessly daunting fears of academic writing. Graff, Gerald, & Birkenstein, Cathy. (2006).They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. New York, New York: W.W. Norton & Co. | ISBN 0393924092 |
Professional Students
| "Environment is Everything" | |
| "Making the Most of Your Study Group" | |
A Guerrilla Manual for Adult College Students The author provides organized, comprehensive strategies specifically designed for the adult learner. Doolin, M. (2003). A Guerilla Manual for Adult College Students: How to go to College (Almost) full time in your spare time and still have time to hold down a job, raise a family, pay the bills and have some fun. booklocker.com | ISBN 1591133998 |
