Resources
ASC Study Tool Kit
Utilize these resources to get started in improving your time management, study skills, math, and writing. If you need further support, please contact us at asc@rit.edu.
Time Management Resources
Time management and organization skills are the hallmarks of academic success. The use of proven strategies such as planners and calendars, weekly schedules, and to-do lists help students to manage academic responsibilities, build persistence, curb procrastination and ease stress.
PDF Links
 Winter Term Grid |
Weekly To Do List |
| Spring Term Grid |
Weekly Schedule Grid |
| Getting Organized for the Term |
Personal Time Survey |
Study Skills Resources
The Study Process is a systematic method of study that engages students in an active, meaningful approach to learning. The process helps students to understand what studying truly involves by identifying what to study, how to study, and when to study.
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| 3 Levels of Review |
Course Information Sheet |
| Dealing with Test Anxiety |
Text Reading Strategies |
| Surviving Exam Week |
Preparing for and Taking Exams |
Math Resources
How to best prepare for Mathematics/Science/Technology quizzes and tests often mystifies students. Knowing how to prepare for class, take good notes and work effectively with class materials in mathematics/science/technology courses promotes academic success.
PDF Links
| Concept Sheet |
Getting Ready for a Math Test |
| Studying Math, Science, and Technical Subjects |
Writing Resources
There is no single way to compose an academic essay. Depending on the assignment, your purpose, and the intended audience, college-level academic writing requires multiple strategies and approaches. These handouts are designed to provide some focus and direction in the overall process of writing, from prewriting to composing to revision. They also cover some of the most common rhetorical situations: thesis-based writing, persuasive writing, writing about literature and poetry, and text reading strategies.
