VIDEOTAPES for ACADEMIC SKILLS
AUDIO-VISUAL
Professional Academic Skills Videotapes in the Audio-Visual Center
Students need to request to view these in the Media Access Center on the Library's 3rd floor.
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Effective Writing Skills VC 83204
22 minutes Principles for producing clear, correct and interesting
school writing assignments are outlined in this program. Grammar, usage,
writing mechanics and principles of style are explained.
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1. Preparing to Study VC 83201
14 minutes This three part series introduces students to the
good study habits which lead to success in school. Motivation, fitness,
honest self-analysis, scheduling, environment, supplies and attitude all
contribute to effective studying. This program presents quick tips on how
to succeed in school.
Study Questions (Part 1)
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2. Note-Taking, Memory and Examinations VC 83202
16 minutes Advice on how to take notes, improve memory skills
and prepare for tests is given in this video.
Study Questions (Part 2) Answers to Study Questions
3. Reading, Writing and Using the Library VC 83203
16 minutes This episode looks at improving reading skills, basic
writing techniques and efficient library use.
Study Questions (Part 3)
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Study Secrets of Successful Students VC 83207
15 minutes Guidelines for academic success - how, where and
when to study - are explained in this presentation.
Brief study guide available. Answers to Study Questions
Improving Your Grade Point Average VC 83205
17 minutes A grade point average can measure academic accomplishments.
This video introduces college freshmen and high school students to GPAs
and presents five tips on how to raise a GPA.
Brief study guide available. Answers to Study Questions
Improving Your Reading Skills VC 83206
16 minutes Strategies to help students retain what they read,
including preparation for reading, setting reading objectives, scheduling
reading, understanding the organization of written materials and how to
remember what has been read, are profiled in this program.
Brief
study guide available. Answers to Study Questions
The Learning Coach: How to Take Tests VC 83208
30 minutes Alvin " Boom Boom " Jackson explains why people fail tests, how to prepare, and different types of test preparations - techniques for becoming a top-notch test taker.
Advanced English in American VC 83476
Business English/ESL: The Fundamentals: Tape 1
Advanced English in American VC 83477
Business English/ESL: The Fundamentals: Tape 2
Doing Research on the Internet VC 81127
15 minutes The tape introduces internet search engines, browsers and other resources on the World Wide Web and examines how to cite internet sources.
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