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Word Wall Cultural Diffusion.pptx. NeoNatal Nursing - Articles Archive - RN Jobs, Nursing Articles, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino. Convergence.culture. Academic Success: Study Skills. Study Skills Many students think that being a good student means just showing up for classes, taking a few notes, reading the textbooks, and studying right before the tests.

Academic Success: Study Skills

However, learning, like many other activities, involves a complex set of skills that require practice. For example, if you wanted to become a good basketball player, you would have to learn how to dribble, pass, shoot, rebound, be a team player, etc., and you would have to practice these individual skills over and over in order to improve them. Similarly, studying involves learning a complex set of skills, such as note taking, test taking, etc., that must be practiced in order for you to become a good student.

Reading Comprehension Do you read page after page of your textbooks and then realize that you have no idea what you've read? Reading Comprehension Note Taking Because so much material is covered in college courses, you won't be able to remember everything unless you know how to take good notes in class. How to Learn Without Memorizing. Photo by Edwin Stemp Rote memorization is an inefficient way to learn.

How to Learn Without Memorizing

Just retaining a single formula can mean pounding the same information into your skull dozens of times. If your computer hard drive had this accuracy, you’d probably throw it out. Unfortunately, you’re stuck with your brain. The good news is that you don’t need to learn by memorization. A few years ago, I noticed that smart people seemed to learn differently than most other people. While there are undoubtedly some genetic advantages that allow some people to learn effortlessly, I think part of this difference in success comes down to strategy. Is Your Brain a File Drawer or a Web of Ideas? Managing Presentation Nerves - Communication Skills Training from MindTools.

Coping With the Fear Within © iStockphoto/MarkBernard Your stomach is queasy, your palms are sweaty, and your mind has gone blank about your opening lines.

Managing Presentation Nerves - Communication Skills Training from MindTools

What will you be like when you've been introduced and the room goes quiet? Are you doomed to presentation panic or paralysis, or can you overcome that debilitating nervousness and deliver a speech that wows the audience? (Or at least leaves them feeling satisfied?) If you are like most people, then public speaking or presenting is one of your major fears. Notice we didn't say to get rid of your nervousness. So, to harness your nervousness and bring it under control, there are six key tips to remember. The more uncertain you are, the more nervous you will be. The more you can control the uncertainty, the less nervousness you will experience and the more residual energy you will have to devote to the presentation itself.

Six Steps to Conquering Your Presentation Nerves Step 1 – Know Your Audience Step 2 – Know Your Material Tip: Note: How I Was Able to Ace Exams Without Studying. Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Scott Young of ScottYoung.com.

How I Was Able to Ace Exams Without Studying

In high school, I rarely studied. Despite that, I graduated second in my class.