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UNV 103: Academic Skills Survey Worksheet
Now that you are in the academic setting here at GCU, knowing how you study and prepare for class is important to know because the online classroom setting is so different than the traditional campus classroom setting. Complete this survey by highlighting the number that best illustrates your response to the statements below.
1. I have good study habits.
strongly disagree disagree neutral agree strongly agree
2. I know how to take notes in the online classroom.

3. I rewrite my class notes and review them before completing an assignment.

4. I prefer to use a computer to take notes in the online classroom rather than writing everything down on paper.
5. I work hard to understand the big picture concepts presented in a lecture. 2011. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
strongly disagree
disagree
neutral
agree
strongly agree
6. I often think of how I can apply what I have learned in class to my career or everyday life.
7. I tend to get nervous before I take a test.

8. I study for a test several days before the actual test date.
9. I learn best when I rely on my own ideas.

10. Listening to soft relaxing music helps me study.

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11. I prefer to study in a group setting.

12. I usually study right before bedtime.

13. I only use the Internet for researching topics.

14. Wikipedia is a great source for researching topics for papers.

15. I have used the public library for researching topics for papers.
16. I will use the same study techniques in college that I used in high school or currently use at work.
17. I learn by doing something- trying a process out for myself.

18. I prefer a highly structured learning environment- even an online learning environment.
19. I learn by forming pictures in my mind.

20. When I am learning, I have strong feelings and reactions about things.
UNV 103: Student Skills Worksheet

Knowing personal strengths and weaknesses is beneficial in moving toward self improvement. Learning how to improve student skills will help you build confidence as a GCU student. To help you with note taking and study strategies, access and view Module 2 of the Writing Success Booster, located within the Additional Resources folder in Canyon Connect. To assist you in understanding your strengths and weaknesses in student skills, complete this worksheet by answering the questions and providing information.
Name:
Study Habits
Study Habits: There are many ways student like to study. Some enjoy listening to their favorite music while others prefer silence. Some students prefer to study at home alone, while others insist on study groups or a library setting. To evaluate your study habits, complete the Study Skills/Preferences portion of the table:
Skill Area
Strengths
Example: I have a set time and place to work on assignments. 1. 2.
Weaknesses
Example: I am easily distracted. 1. 1.
Improvement Ideas and Goals

Example: Put other tasks aside for 1 or 2 hours.
Study Skills
2. 3. 3.
2.
3.
How do you prefer to study?
Study Preferenc es
How often do you study?
Why is studying important?
________________________________________________________________________________ Note-Taking Skills

Note taking could be defined as listening to, condensing, and then organizing information without actually recopying information verbatim (Note Taking Systems, 2010). As a college student, taking notes is essential to understanding a topic and for assignment preparation. There are various ways to take notes both online and in ground courses. Visit the following links to see examples of note taking: The Digital Dog Ate My Notes: Tools and Strategies for 21st Century Research Projects: http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=aph&AN=47500220&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Parallel Note-Taking: A Strategy for Effective Use of Webnotes: http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login? url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ689655&site=ehost-live&scope=site An In-Depth List of Online Study Help Resources: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/tips-and-tools/study-help The Cornell Method: http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/notetaking.systems.html#cornell _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ To evaluate your note-taking skills, complete the Note Taking Skills/Preferences portion of the table: Skill Area Strengths
Example: Drawing diagrams.
Weaknesses
Example: Outlining important information.
Improvement Ideas and Goals

Example: Construct concise, to the point outlines.
1.
1.
1.
NoteTaking Skills
2.
2.
2.
3.
3.
3.
What note-taking method do you prefer and why?
NoteTaking Preferenc es
How has this method of note-taking helped you as a student in the past?
Will you use a different note-taking strategy for the online environment?

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2. I know how to take notes in the online classroom.

3. I rewrite my class notes and review them before completing an assignment.

7. I tend to get nervous before I take a test.

9. I learn best when I rely on my own ideas.

10. Listening to soft relaxing music helps me study.

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11. I prefer to study in a group setting.

12. I usually study right before bedtime.

13. I only use the Internet for researching topics.

14. Wikipedia is a great source for researching topics for papers.

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17. I learn by doing something- trying a process out for myself.

19. I learn by forming pictures in my mind.

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UNV 103: Student Skills Worksheet

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Improvement Ideas and Goals

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How do you prefer to study?

How often do you study?

Why is studying important?

________________________________________________________________________________ Note-Taking Skills

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Improvement Ideas and Goals

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What note-taking method do you prefer and why?

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