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Academic Skills
ADHD & Academic Success
Intro
Definition
Deep Dive
ADHD Myths
Executive Functioning Skills
Self Regulation Skills
Getting Started Skills
Task Completion Skills
Additional Resources
Getting started as a U student
Introduction
Know your campus
Locate your classrooms
Online and hybrid classes
Find your study space
Make a study plan
Set up your schedule
Review and revise your schedule
Connect with peers
Connect with instructors
Make connections where you live
Not sure where to start? (Fun activity!)
Additional resources
Group Projects
Group Project Myths
Group Roles
Group Guidelines
Group Stage - Forming
Group Stage - Storming
Group Stage - Norming
Group Stage - Performing
Group Stage - Adjourning
Navigate Conflict
Giving Feedback
Receiving Feedback
Additional Resources
Successful research papers
Introduction
Assignments and Academic Writing
Choosing a topic
Focusing on a topic
How to develop research questions
Research by searching
Keywords and searching
What is a library database?
Using library databases
When is a source "good"?
Citing sources
Get help for your research
Take Better Notes
Introduction
Why Take Notes?
Note-Taking Tips
Daily Practice Plan
Forms of Note-Taking
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Boost Your Study Habits
Introduction
Maximizing Class Time
Change Your Outlook
Study Habits to Avoid
Study Habits to Adopt
Learning Preferences
Get a Little Help
Improve your Study Space
Build a Study Schedule
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Concentration and Memory
Introduction
How Memory Works
Identify Habits That Impact Memory
I Can't Concentrate!
Boost Memory and Concentration
Your Attitudes and Behaviors
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Capstone Senior Project
Introduction
What is a Capstone Project?
Getting Started
Managing your Project
Managing your Time
Organizing your Research Stuff
Do Great Research
Writing, Formatting, and Finishing Touches
Get Help Early and Often!
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Personal Wellbeing
Manage Your Time
Introduction
Identify Roles
Identify Goals
Time Management
Group Your Tasks
Build Your Schedule
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Manage Your Stress
Introduction
What is Stress
Lifestyle Stress Scale
Stress Management
Ease Your Stress
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Manage Your Money
Introduction
Identify Income and Expenses
Create a Budget
Develop Financial Goals
Create a Personal Spending Plan
Review Your Spending and Goals
Next Steps for Your Plan
Finances and Overall Wellness
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Test Taking
Test Like an Ace
Introduction
Exam Preparation Starts Now
CORE Learning System
Start Planning Early
Before the Exam
During the Exam
After the Exam
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Final Exam Prep
Introduction
Final Exam Prep Starts Now
Final Exam Self-Evaluation
Approach Finals with a Plan
Get to Know the Exam
Ask Questions and Get Help
Before the Final Exam
During the Final Exam
End-of-Semester Planning
Knowledge Check
Additional Resources
Quick Study Tips