Starter Kit - Study Smart
Starter Kit
Study Smart
Study Smart
Combine effective study strategies with strong self-management skills for the best results. Use this starter kit to spot challenges. If you need extra help, contact the Center for Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence (ABLE).
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Study Smart Cycle
Self Guided Study Habits
PREPARE
Read syllabus and prepare questions
ATTEND
Listen actively and take notes
REVIEW
Summarize notes and review materials
CREATE
Make study guides and concept maps
CHECK
Verify understanding and quiz yourself
PERSIST
Self-regulate and manage time effectively
ASSESS
Evaluate progress and practice relaxation
ANALYZE
Accept feedback and develop a growth mindset
Subject-specific Study Resources
These resources are just a few of the many subject-specific study resources that are available online. Some of these Web sites were recommended by our Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders, who have used them successfully in their SI study sessions. Ensure that you also use any online resources that came with your textbook and that are provided by your professor.
Though placement exam preparation resources are provided at the bottom of the page, contact USU Testing Services (within Career Services) for more information: (435) 797-1004, University Inn ground level Room 102.
General help
- USU Science Tutoring Center
- The Biology Project - General topics
- Biology Online - General topics, explanations, biology dictionary
- Biology videos
- Brain Anatomy
- General biology topics (about.com)
- General biology: details and diagrams
- General Biology (audio/video textbook)
- Genetics (sex-linked inheritance)
- Genetics (monohybrid problem sets)
- Khan Academy
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