Academic Resources

The office offers academic counseling, assessment screening for learning disabilities, strategic information to enrich learning, learning style assessment and academic coaching and accountability. 

The  Writing Center is another valuable resource that is available on campus.

Below please find links to a number of institutions and organizations that provide information on a variety of academic topics:

General Academic Resources

• Comprehensive overview of study topics (howtostudy.org)
• Useful study guides and strategies (studygs.net)

College-Level Reading

• SQ4R Reading Method  (Mt. San Jacinto College)
• Active Reading (iStudy for Success)

Exam Preparation

• Create an exam study plan (Cornell University)
• Tips for test-taking (greatist.com)
• Article on effective ways to study (Wall Street Journal)
• Studying for different types of tests (MIT)

Focus/Concentration/ADHD

• Improving your concentration (Kansas State University)
• Information on the concentration cycle (Linn-Benton Community College) 
• ADHD strategies (UIUC)
• National Resource Center on ADHD website (CHADD)
• Tips for students with ADHD (About.com)

Note-Taking

• Note-taking skills (UNSW Sydney)
• 5 Methods of note-taking (CalPoly)
• Note-taking tips (recordnations.com)

Test Anxiety

• Recognizing and reducing test anxiety (studygs.net)
• Study habits and test anxiety (NC State University)
• N.Y. Times article on reducing test anxiety/being a better test taker

Time Management

• Multiple topics related to managing time (U of Guelph)
• Time Tracker (Ohio University)
• Tips for managing your time wisely (about.com)
• Google calendar
• Semester overview form (pdf)
• Weekly schedule form by hour(pdf)

Tips for Successful Transition to College

• Various topics of interest for first year students (education.com)
• Study early and often (Clemson University)
• Preparing for postsecondary education (for students with disabilities) (U.S. Dept. of Education)

Writing

• Wheaton College  Writing Center
• Assistance for writing research papers available at Buswell Library

Library Resources

The following resources are available to all students at the Buswell Library:

• 21 inch Computer Monitor
• Large Character Keyboard
• Kurtzweil 1000
• Adobe Professional
• 2nd Speech Center Software
• Six Mac Computers with VoiceOver Software
• Copiers capable of scanning to email
• Aladdin Ultra video magnifier

Reference Librarians are available to assist with research papers and projects. They are located at first floor information desk.

Hours:

• M-Th: 9am-10pm
• Fri: 9am -5pm
• Sat: 1pm-5pm

For more information please call Buswell Library at 630.752.5102.