You may attend any of the workshops listed below, or you may make a one-on-one appointment with our Study Skills Specialist, Doyne Atkinson, by calling 815-1296 or clicking on the "Make an Appointment" link on your "For Students" tab of My YCP.

Eliminating Test Anxiety -- Learn proven and effective techniques for preventing or eliminating test anxiety.

Test Taking Tips -- Be prepared for your next test!  Learn specific strategies for taking all types of tests: multiple choice, essay, and short answer. Also, learn proven techniques to eliminate the worry and fear when preparing for and taking tests. 

Note Taking -- These tried and true note-taking techniques will work for you!  Get the most out of class lecture notes and learn to use those notes to study effectively for tests and quizzes.  Features SQR4 and Cornell Note-Taking strategies.

Time Management -- Learn how to make the most efficient use of your time and how to prevent yourself from feeling overwhelmed by your coursework.

 Mrs. Atkinson's Schedule in the LRC (Hum 01) for November & December 2009

Thursday, Nov. 19

      11-12—Test Anxiety Workshop - All are welcome

      12-1—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

        1-2—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

Friday, Nov. 20

     10-11—Time Management Workshop - All are welcome

     11-12—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

     12-1—Note Taking Workshop - All are welcome

      1-2—Test Anxiety Workshop - All are welcome

Monday, Nov. 30

     4-5—Test taking - All are welcome

     5-6—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

     6-7—Test Anxiety - All are welcome

Tuesday, Dec. 1

     1-2—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

     2-3—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

     3-4—Note Taking Workshop - All are welcome

Wednesday, Dec.2

     4-5—Note Taking Workshop - All are welcome

     5-6—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

     6-7—Time Management Workshop - All are welcome

Thursday, Dec. 3

     12-1—Test Anxiety Workshop - All are welcome

      1-2—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

      2-3—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

Tuesday, Dec. 8

     11-12—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

     12-1—Time Management - All are welcome

      1-2—Note Taking - All are welcome

 Wednesday, Dec. 9

      5-6—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

      6-7—Test Anxiety Workshop - All are welcome

      7-8—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

Thursday, Dec. 10

     2-3—Test anxiety Workshop - All are welcome

     3-4—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

     4-5—Note taking  Workshop - All are welcome

Friday, Dec. 11

     11-12—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

     12-1—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

      1-2—Note taking Workshop - All are welcome

Monday, Dec. 14

     4-5—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

     5-6—Note Taking Workshop - All are welcome

     6-7—Office hours - Available for one-on-one consultations

Tuesday, Dec. 15

     12-1—Note Taking Workshop - All are welcome

      1-2—Test Taking Workshop - All are welcome

      2-3—Test Anxiety Workshop - All are welcome