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Academic Skills Workshop Schedule - Spring 2012
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JANUARY
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Presentation
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Time
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Location
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Monday 23
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What Type of Student Are You? Take an inventory that will assess
your academic strengths and weaknesses.
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4:30
PM
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Library
223
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FEBRUARY
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Presentation
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Time
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Date
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Wednesday 1
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Improving
Your Time Management:
Learn how to stay on task, be well organized, and set realistic goals to
maximize the value of your time.
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3:30
PM
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Library
223
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Tuesday 7
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Note Taking Strategies: Learn to be more efficient and
effective in your note-taking and find which method works best for you in
class.
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5:00
PM
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Library
223
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Monday 13
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Test Anxiety:
Uncover the causes of your test anxiety while learning strategies to overcome
stress.
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4:30
PM
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Library
223
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Wednesday 22
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Reading Strategies: Improve your retention of
information while reading and learning the helpful SQ3R and Silver Dollar
method.
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3:30
PM
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Library
223
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MARCH
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Presentation
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Time
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Location
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Monday 5
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Understanding
and Overcoming Procrastination: Learn what causes procrastination and new strategies to help
improve your concentration.
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4:30
PM
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Library
223
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Thursday 22
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Maximize
Your Memory: Learn
long-term and short-term strategies for using your memory more effectively.
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5:00
PM
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Library
223
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April
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Presentation
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Time
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Location
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Monday 2
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Public Speaking:
Learn effective strategies to captivate your audience and succeed in oral
presentations.
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4:00
PM
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Library
223
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Tuesday 24
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Preparing for Final Exams: Learn some study techniques and
strategies for final exams so you can finish strong!
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4:30
PM
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Library
223
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May
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Presentation
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Time
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Location
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Tuesday 8
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Relaxation Strategies: Practice
breathing and relaxation techniques to stay calm and focused during finals.
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11:30 AM
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Library
223
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For More information contact Meghan Kiley, Assistant Director for Academic Skills/Programs at 401-865-2679 or mkiley@providence.edu
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