Study Strategies

Study Strategies, SDV115, is a two-credit course designed to give you the best possible chance to succeed at Des Moines Area Community College.

Click here to see the Spring 2011 Syllabus for SDV115, Section A.

Daily assignments

Helpful Web Sites

VARK Inventory of learning styles Study Environment Analysis	Textbook Site for Essential Study Skills
SQ4R notes Acing Essay Exams Ch. 2 Practice Assignment Calculator	One-Look Dictionaries Type in a word to get links to definitions from multiple dictionaries. Both general and subject-specialty dictionaries are included on this site. On-line Dictionaries (general, specialized, translating, thesauri)
Access America for Students is a clearinghouse of government information pertinent to high school and college students. This directory is organized by categories, including plan your education, pay for your education, taxes, and career development. Each category links to related government agencies, programs, and informative resources. Fast Links, located on the left side of the screen, provides one-click access to the appropriate places to register to vote, reserve a campsite, get a passport, or change your address, among other important services and information. Students.gov is sponsored by the Department of Education.	Academic Achievement Center Homework Help offers useful links to study strategies sites created by colleges and universities across the country. Some provide general information on topics such as time management and test taking; others provide strategies useful for specific subjects, from anthropology to zoology.

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