Stay Connected with the Penn State University Libraries
As a Penn State student you have access to resources and information provided by the world-class Penn State University Libraries and a committed team of librarians and staff.
ASK!
Get help with all of your research questions by connecting with a Penn State librarian in real time, via one-on-one chat, e-mail, or telephone from anywhere in the world. Learn how to use the multitude of journals, databases, and other information sources available to you. Visit http://ask.libraries.psu.edu.
Penn State University Libraries Search — A New Facebook Application
Created by Penn State librarians to help make research even more convenient, this Facebook application allows you to search for books, articles, and more! Learn more about the application and add it to your Facebook profile (requires an active Facebook account).
In Second Life
We've built a library space on our Second Life Island where you can access the Penn State University Libraries online catalog (The CAT) and chat online with a virtual reference librarian. To get started in Second Life, visit www.worldcampus.psu.edu/advising-in-second-life.
Refworks
Need help citing sources and creating a bibliography for a paper? Refworks is a free Web-based citation management tool used to collect citations and documents, cite sources in Microsoft Office Word, and share citations and documents with others.
Online Guide to "Information Literacy and You"
Learn more about each step in the research process: how to find the information you need, how it is organized, whether you are using the best source for your information, and how to use information legally and ethically.
How to Study Effectively — Five Quick Tips
FACT: By the end of a semester, a standard 3-credit course may have covered more than a thousand pages of text and hundreds of definitions or problems.
Preparing for Your Exam Starts on the First Day of Classes!
Make a habit of reviewing all of your notes for all of your courses once a week — don't fall into the common trap of thinking you can prepare for exams on the night or week before.
Make Studying Convenient with Note Cards.
The easiest way to set up information in a uniform manner is to put individual statements on note cards. They are relatively inexpensive, and you can take them anywhere. By putting one part of a concept on either side of the note card, you can create a study guide and use it to quiz yourself. Once your study guides are created, you can flip through them virtually anywhere — while pumping gas, during your lunch break — wherever it is convenient for you!
Develop an Active Attitude to Learning.
Professors often test on how things fit into the big picture, not on small pieces of information. Engage with the material in your courses daily — consider how what you are learning fits into the big picture. Then, by the time exams roll around, you will actually be reviewing what you already know!
"Set It and Forget It!"
If you find yourself thinking about everything else you have to do while you are trying to study, try to keep a notepad next to you while you study; whenever you think of something you need to do, other than studying, jot it down so that you can refocus on your course material.
Beware of Electronic Distractions!
By minimizing the number of distractions, you can study more efficiently and effectively. If you are studying on or near your computer, be sure to close all of the windows you are not using (including e-mail and instant messaging) — and don’t forget to turn off your cell phone!
For more information on effective study habits, check out the iStudy for Success! modules.
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