Monique and Tim revisit the topic of how to prepare for exams. On today's episode, they discuss getting organized and planning, how to start studying, using effective study techniques, accessing resources, and managing stress during exam period. 

On today's show, we are joined by the Exam Coordinator, Karen Borbridge, from the Registrar's Office. The Registrar's Office at the U of M is responsible for documents and records, the academic calendar, registration, Aurora, tuition, final exams, grades, and graduation. Karen's job specifically is to schedule all of the final exams, which is a very complicated and intricate task. Karen will tell us all about the position of Exam Coordinator and some of the challenges that come up when it comes to scheduling exams. 

On today's episode, we review Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Brown, Roediger III, and McDaniel. This book, which was published in 2014 by Harvard University Press, has sold over 1.5 million copies. It is considered a classic when it comes to understanding how people learn effectively. The book can be distilled into four key principles:

1. True learning requires effort;

2. Don't reread and cram;

3. Get it out to get it in (quiz yourself); and

4. Mix it up and space out your practice.

We'll talk about the book and how students can apply these principles to their course work.

The Arts Student Body Council serves and represents all undergraduate Arts students at the University of Manitoba through events, programming, committees, advocacy, and more. They organize academic events, provide information about resources to help students, they organize social events, they provide lockers, publish a student literary magazine, and support students with scholarships, mental health and wellness awareness campaigns, anti-racism workshops, and they advocate for the interests of Arts students. On today's episode, we are joined by Chamika and Jenna, two of the executives from the Arts Student Body Council to discuss current ASBC initiatives. If you want to connect with the Arts Student Body Council, they are on Instagram.

It's Procrastination Awareness Week again. On today's episode, we'll be revisiting the topic of procrastination. What is procrastination? Why is it bad? Why do people procrastinate? What can students do to stop procrastinating? Tune in to find out more and learn some strategies for getting a handle on your procrastination. Everybody does it, but there are ways to prevent it if you find that it is negatively impacting your studies and life. Check out the Academic Learning Centre's handout on procrastination for more information: 

Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination

On today's episode we are joined by Chemistry Instructor, Angela Kuchison. Angela's teaching and research interests include: introductory chemistry, inclusivity in chemistry and teaching, accessibility and safety in chemistry, interdivisional connections in chemistry, coordination chemistry, as well as resource acknowledgement, use and alternatives in chemistry. Angela will talk about how students can be successful while studying Chemistry and share some of her experiences as a Chemistry Instructor at the U of M. 

In this episode, Monique and Tim talk about how to prepare and deliver oral presentations. They will discuss a range of issues including understanding the assignment, choosing a topic, gathering information, preparing an outline, using visual aids, anticipating questions, rehearsing the speech, using technology, and managing stress related to public speaking. The Academic Learning Centre has a tip sheet on Oral Presentations if you want more information. 

The Supplemental Instruction program has been used to provide academic support around the world since 1973. It is currently being used in 30 different countries. The program involves weekly review sessions that are available to students in historically difficult classes. These group study sessions are facilitated by a peer mentor who has previously taken the course. They provide students with an opportunity to:

interact on an informal basis

ask questions about the course

compare notes

discuss course content

solve practice problems

develop study strategies

This week on the Learning Curve, we'll be joined by Mark Piasecki, one of the Academic Learning Centre's SI leaders and the SI program assistant. Mark will share some details about his experiences working within the U of M's SI program.

Distance Education courses can be great because they make education more accessible for students who can't always get to campus. Some students thrive in these types of courses, while others have trouble staying on task and maintaining focus. In this episode, we talk about some time management strategies for getting work done in an online environment. 

Learning how to adjust your study methods to different learning environments is an extremely important academic skill. This episode will focus on assessing your current study strategies, learning from your mistakes, and recognizing alternative approaches in order to adapt to the demands of different courses.

Monique and Tim start the new year off by talking about goal setting. Why should students set goals? How can students set effective goals? Learn about the STAR (Specific, Testable, Attainable, Relevant) goal-setting method. Start the new term off by setting some effective long-term and short-term goals.

STAR Goals

On today's show, we are joined by Indigenous Graduate Student, Taylor Galvin, who talks about her multi-media graduate thesis work related to the conservation and restoration of sturgeon populations in Manitoba. Taylor is a graduate student at the U of M and also the first Indigenous instructor within the Environmental Studies program as a co-instructor for ENVR 3110, Environment Conservation and Restoration. Taylor will talk about her journey as a student and some of the environmental issues that inform her work at the University of Manitoba. If you want to sign the petition to list lake sturgeon as an endangered species, you can do so at the following link. 

On today's episode, we talk about how to evaluate sources using the CRAAP test (currency, reliability, authorship, accuracy, and purpose). These are five features that researchers should consider when evaluating a source. Is the source current or old? How reliable is the source? Who are the author(s)? How accurate is the source? What is the source's purpose? This is an especially useful way of assessing Internet sources. 

Academic Coaches help learners to develop their study skills. They help learners with things like setting goals, time management, test-taking, developing the right mindset, and reducing anxiety. Today on the show, we are joined by Lou Hofer, one of the Academic Learning Centre's academic coaches.  

November is Career Services Month. On today's episode, we'll be joined by Trevor Lehmann from Career Services who will be talking about the theme of connection. Specifically, Trevor will talk about how to connect courses, hobbies, and values to one's career. Trevor is no stranger to our program, and we are thrilled to have him back on the show once again. November is Career Month. Don't miss out on all of the wonderful opportunities to engage with people from Career Services.

Nick Schroeder, the Academic Learning Centre's Writing Tutor Coordinator, is back on the show to talk about drop-in tutoring for English, Theatre, Film and Media. Throughout the months of October and November there will be drop-in tutoring available every Wednesday afternoon in room 627 Fletcher Argue. Nick will also talk about some of the new writing supports that are available through the Academic Learning Centre. 

October 15th marks the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity. On today's episode, we are joined by Francois Jordaan and Gabrielle Oprea, academic integrity coordinators at the Academic Learning Centre. They will be talking about Student Success Month and various Academic Integrity initiatives at the University of Manitoba. 

On today's episode, we talk about Writing at the Graduate Level, one of our workshops in the Grad Steps workshop series. The workshop specifically addresses how writing at the graduate level is different from undergraduate writing. Monique also provides her review of the book entitled Thriving as a Graduate Writer: Principles, Strategies, and Habits for Effective Academic Writing by Rachael Cayley. 

On this week's episode, Monique and Tim explore the research related to digital distractions and how multi-tasking might be impacting academic performance. Are cell phones bad for learning? Does social media use impact academic performance? These are some of the questions that we will explore. 

Citation justice is when researchers make a deliberate attempt to include marginalized groups within their research as a way to overcome systemic bias in research. Today on the show, we are joined by Sarah Clark and Caroline Monnin from the U of M Libraries to talk about their work related to Citation Justice. Find out more about their upcoming workshop on citation justice or register for the next session on October 22nd here. You can also access resources to learn more about the workshop at the following links: citation justice handout, workshop PP, positionality handout. If you want to get started on incorporating citation justice principles into your research, some diverse scholar databases to check out include Diverse Sources, Cite Black Authors, and I-Portal.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Danna McDonald, a counsellor at the U of M's Student Counselling Centre. Danna’s orientation to counselling work is through a Feminist, trauma informed lens, and she values the connections between our emotions, our thoughts and our bodies. Her areas of interest and expertise include eating disorders and body image, family relationships, anxiety, mindfulness, getting to know difficult emotions, grief, LGBTTQ* and gender journeys, and she is trained in EMDR and EFFT.

The English Language Centre (ELC) provides in-person and remote courses to students whose first language is not English in order to support academic success and participation in the University of Manitoba community. On this week's episode, we are joined by Tracey Giesbrecht, Program Director at the English Language Centre. Tracey will talk about her role as the Program Director along with some of the services that are offered through the ELC such as Part-Time Courses.

We're back for a new semester of the Learning Curve. This week on the show Monique interviews Matthew and Lena Podolsky to find out about their experiences as students at the U of M. Matthew is entering his 3rd year of a Science degree and Lena is just starting University 1. This episode explore the student experience at the University of Manitoba. 

Join us for the annual pledge drive to raise funds for UMFM.

It's our special Pledge-O-Rama wrap-up. We're joined this week by a special guest, Matt Wiepjes, from the First Year Centre. Matt joins us to talk about all things music as well as some of the more memorable concerts that he has seen in the course of his life as an avid concert goer and music connoisseur.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides support for students with disabilities and fosters future academic success. On today's episode, we are joined by the Director of Student Accessibility Services, Carolyn Christie. Carolyn will discuss her role as the head of Student Accessibility Services, as well as some of the different resources that are available through SAS including exam accommodations, a note-taking program, assistive technology, and ASL-English interpretation.

On today's episode, we talk about exam preparation. We look at some common questions that students ask about exam preparation, and we attempt to answer some of these questions by revisiting strategies from previous episodes. These are some of the questions we'll be exploring:

1. How do I review everything?

2. How do I know what is most important?

3. How do I actually study?

4. How do I get better at actually writing different types of exams?

On today's episode, we review Tim Pychyl's book called "Solving the Procrastination Puzzle" and his website: www.procrastination.ca. We also talk about his new podcast that is available through the Waking Up app. Topics that are explored include the following:

1. What is Procrastination?

2. Why Do We Procrastinate?

3. What are the Costs of Procrastinating?

4. The Procrastination Cycle

5. Strategies for Breaking the Cycle

6. Motivation

7. Emotions

8. Perfectionism

9. Building Better Habits

10. Making Procrastination a Thing of the Past

On today's episode, we are pleased to be joined by Jesse Singer, a student support case manager within Student Advocacy. Case Management is an office at the U of M that supports student health, safety and emotional and physical well-being. They provide confidential services that connect students to emergency crisis supports at the U of M. Jesse will talk about his work as a student support case manager as well as his role co-facilitating the U of M's drum circle within Spiritual Care.

Today, on the Learning Curve, Monique and Tim are joined by Justin Rasmussen, Director of Indigenous Leadership Programming. Justin has been serving as a mentor to students at the U of M since 2014. In 2016, he took on the role of coordinator for the Indigenous Circle of Empowerment student leadership development program, creating safe spaces where students could develop their strengths and build community. He also coordinates the Bison Spirit Indigenous Leadership Program.

Justin is also an avid birder and co-leads the UM Indigenous Birding Club, blending his love for nature, student affairs, and Indigenous knowledge.

Research on the benefits of birding:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272494424000793

https://search.lib.umanitoba.ca/permalink/01UMB_INST/1f1g7b3/cdi_webofscience_primary_001317842100001CitationCount

On today's episode of the Learning Curve, Noor Imran will be joining us to talk about her experiences working at the Academic Learning Centre as both a Supplemental Instruction Leader and a Study Skills/Content Tutor. As a student at the U of M, Noor has also volunteered as head of the Science Students' Association. Noor brings a wealth of student experience to the Learning Curve, and we are happy to have her join us on today's episode to talk about her journey as both a student and a peer mentor to other students.

On today's episode, we are joined by Brandy Usick, the Executive Director of Student Engagement and Success. Brandy has worked at the U of M for over 20 years and currently oversees a division of Student Affairs that includes the Academic Learning Centre; the Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre; Communications and Outreach; the English Language Centre; the International Centre; and the Student Transition and Success Centre. Brandy will talk about her career path and her role as the Executive Director of SEaS.

Today on the show, we are joined by the President of the University of Manitoba's Black Students Union (Uzunma Ndukwe). Unzunma will talk about her role as the president of this student group, their mandate, how to get more involved with the BSU, and some upcoming events including a social on March 21st where students can play traditional board games like Ludo and card games like Whot.

Active Minds is a student group at the University of Manitoba that advocates for mental health at the University of Manitoba. Today on the show, we are joined by members of Active Minds to find out more about how their mandate and how the University can best support mental health both on campus and in the community.

On today's episode, Monique and Tim review the book Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning. "Since its publication ten years ago, Make It Stick has launched a quiet revolution in learning. University leaders incorporate its methods. Teaching and learning centers recommend it to all incoming students". The book's main premise is that learning is most successfully accomplished by self-testing in order to improve memory consolidation and facilitate metacognition. The research supports this, but sadly most students continue to rely on methods like rereading and cramming, which are ineffective for long-term memory retention.

Miriam Unruh is an Academic Learning Centre instructor and Academic Coach. Today on the Learning Curve, Miriam joins Monique and Tim to talk about working as an Academic Coach and supporting students who struggle with ADHD. Miriam has held a variety of roles throughout her time as an instructor at the Academic Learning Centre, and today she joins us to share some of her knowledge and expertise when it comes to supporting students.

This week, Monique and Tim delve deeper into some of the theories and philosophies about how students might approach solving math based problems. They'll talk about the Feynman Technique, which claims that the best way to measure your understanding is by explaining it in simple terms to other people. They'll also discuss George Poyla who published a book in 1945 called "How to Solve It". Poyla's method is based on four principles: 1) understand the problem, 2) devise a plan, 3) carry out your plan, and 4) look back.

Student Services at Bannatyne is a service hub for students and residents in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. They provide the supports and referrals that students need for personal and academic success. Today on the Learning Curve, we are joined by Cyndi Kindret, the Director of SSBC. Cyndi provides leadership and support to the Student Services at Bannatyne Campus (SSBC) multidisciplinary team and works collaboratively to provide a shared care model of support to all learners at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. Cyndi liaises with collaborators on the Bannatyne campus to address ongoing learner needs and further develop the services with SSBC.

On today's episode, Monique and Tim talk about how to study for problem solving courses. They discuss some general strategies for approaching science, technology, engineering, and math related courses that involve a lot of problem solving. Some of the topics addressed include how to get organized, how to approach problems, and what to do when you get stumped.

ALC How to Study for Math and Science Courses

The GUESS Method

In 2006, Carol Dweck, who is "widely regarded as one of the world's leading researchers in the fields of personality, social psychology and developmental psychology" published a book called "Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfil your potential". In her bestselling book, she outlines how to develop a "growth mindset" that embraces challenges, persists in the face of obstacles, sees effort as the path to mastery, and learns lessons from getting feedback. This week, Monique and Tim, review Dweck's seminal book and talk about the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.

Exam period is almost upon us (December 10-20). Join hosts Monique and Tim as they revisit how to get ready for exams, how to study for exams, what to expect when writing exams. They will talk about some of the exam prep resources that are available on campus and discuss all things exam related.

This week we explore the concept of motivation. Motivation is a complex phenomenon that can impact a student's ability to do well in their courses. What is motivation? How do researchers define motivation? What factors need to be present for students to stay motivated? Is it possible to teach or learn how to become more motivated?

Neurodiversity means that a person's brain processes information a little differently. It is the understanding that there are a variety of ways to process and experience the learning process. This week on the Learning Curve, Monique and Tim are joined by Charlotte Moore, an Academic Learning Centre tutor whose PhD dissertation focuses on supports for neurodiverse graduate students. Charlotte will talk about what it means to be neurodivergent and how neurodiverse students can best approach the learning process.

The Supplemental Instruction program has been used to provide academic support around the world since 1973. It is currently being used in 30 different countries. The program involves weekly review sessions that are available to students in historically difficult classes. These group study sessions are facilitated by a peer mentor who has previously taken the course. They provide students with an opportunity to:

• interact on an informal basis
• ask questions about the course
• compare notes
• discuss course content
• solve practice problems
• develop study strategies

This week on the Learning Curve, we'll be joined by Jodh Ghuman, one of the Academic Learning Centre's SI leaders and the SI program assistant. Jodh will share some details about his experiences working within the U of M's SI program.

This week we'll be talking about the Academic Learning Centre's Writing Tutor Program. Monique and Tim are joined by Nick Schroeder, the Writing Tutor Program Coordinator, as well as two senior writing tutors, Meghan Mills and Talia Smith. What can students expect when they meet with a writing tutor? How should they prepare for their appointment? How do writing tutors help?Where can students access the Academic Learning Centre's writing resources. Writing tutor appointments are available right now through the Academic Learning Centre.

Join us for this special Halloween Episode where Monique and Tim discuss stories from the U of M Archives. Some of these bizarre and creepy stories are enough to send a chill up one's spine.

Student life inevitably contains a mix of successes and challenges. When you hit a roadblock, the Charge Ahead team of trained peer mentors will be there to provide a listening ear. Charge Ahead helps students to develop a personalized action plan for success and connects students with campus resources. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own! This week on the show, Monique and Tim are joined by Usman Rana, a Student Transitions Specialist with Student Engagement and Success.

The University of Manitoba takes Academic Integrity very seriously. This week on the show, we are joined by Francois Jordaan, the Academic Learning Centre's Academic Integrity Coordinator. Francois will talk about Academic Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, and Student Success Month.

Michelle Pearson from Student Counselling and Edgar French from the Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre are back on the show to take a deeper look at the topic of somatic abolitionism, a way for students to confront racialized trauma.

Racialized Trauma is the emotional effect of racism and discrimination against people of color. As racialized trauma is passed down through generations, it becomes decontextualized, but the trauma is internalized and remains in the body, nonetheless. Carrying this trauma in the body each day can lead to decreased feelings of safety and inclusion for Indigenous bodies and Bodies of Culture.

This ongoing group is for students who identify as Indigenous or Bodies of Culture and will focus on understanding the impact of racialized trauma, recognizing how racialized trauma may be presenting in the body and learning individual and community healing strategies to help settle the body. This group will focus on active body practices and processing of feelings that arise within the body when considering racialized trauma.

Registration info for "Healing the Soul Wounds of Racialized Trauma" can be found at the following link. Students can also email spiritualcare@umanitoba.ca or call 204-474-8592 to register.

Understanding and Healing from the Soul Wounds of Racialized Trauma Poster fall 2024

Monique and Tim talk about email etiquette. What do students need to know about sending emails at university? What are the expectations? Are there any tips and suggestions? How should you address your professor? What is the subject line for?

Email Etiquette Handout

This week on the Learning Curve we feature Bryanna Barker, the Coordinator of Student Health and Wellness Education. Bryanna will talk about the new Student Wellness Centre as well as the Body Project. The Body Project is a peer-led body acceptance program designed to improve body image and connect students with like-minded students interested in the body positive movement.

Monique and Tim review learning related websites as part of a new feature on the Learning Curve. This week, they review a website called The Learning Scientists, a website devoted to learning that recommends six key strategies for retaining information: spaced practice, retrieval practice, elaboration, interleaving, concrete examples, and dual coding.

The English Language Centre provides in-person and remote programming to students and community members whose first language is not English. On this week's episode, Monique and Tim are joined by Alicia Franco Espinosa (Director) of the English Language Centre to talk about services and programs for English as an Additional Language students.

Monique and Tim are joined by a panel of new and returning students (Aashi Chaudhury, Tirth Chaudhury, and Emily Lastra) who will discuss their experiences navigating the halls of U of M. They'll talk about their intial expectations and concerns, as well as their secret tips for success.

Monique and Tim are joined by Antoanela Denchuk who talks about her work as an instructor at the Academic Learning Centre. She describes the Content and Study Skills tutoring that is available throughout the summer, and she explains the Reading to Write program that is available for students who want to hone their reading and writing skills throughout the summer months.

On this week's episode, Monique and Tim are joined by Sarah Clark, the University 1 librarian. Sarah will talk about the various learning, research, and instruction supports that are available through the University of Manitoba's libraries.

Exams are upon us once again. Monique and Tim revisit some exam prep strategies as well as some new test taking tips to use while you are in the process of writing an exam.

Heather Morris, the Director of Student Advocacy, is on the program to talk about how student advocates can help students to navigate the University's policies and procedures. If you are facing an allegation of academic misconduct or need help with an emergency or crisis, Student Advocacy has a confidential intake that is designed to support students.

Trevor Lehmann from Career Services is back to talk about job search strategies, how to create a resume, and how to prepare for an interview. Tune in to learn more detailed tips and techniques for finding and landing the perfect summer job.

Monique and Tim are joined by Michelle Pearson from Counselling Services. Michelle talks about what got her in to counselling and her current work as a counsellor at the University of Manitoba. Specifically, she discusses her work related to anti-racism and Somatic Abolitionism. Michelle also explains how to use the Stoplight method for calming emotions, a great technique that students can employ to manage anxiety in various situations.

In this episode, Monique and Tim explore the impact that nutrition, sleep, and exercise have on learning. Do certain foods help with memory? Why is sleep important for memory? Can exercise and physical activity impact learning? These questions will be explored by examining some of the research related to these topics.

Monique and Tim are joined by Liza Haines, an academic advisor at the First Year Centre. Liza will talk about her path to becoming an academic advisor, how to utilize the advising services at the First Year Centre, and how to navigate the process of withdrawing from a course. The VW deadline is coming up on March 20th for students who are thinking about that as an option.

It's Procrastination Awareness Week. Yes, that's right. It's a thing! Monique and Tim talk about all things related to procrastination. What is procrastination? What are the consequences of procrastinating? Are there different types of procrastinators? What can people do about procrastination.

Procrastination Awareness Week is an annual event that is held at universities across Canada. If you wish to learn more about procrastination or attend a free workshop, please sign up at the following link.

This week on the Learning Curve we'll kick off Student Success Week with a special discussion of how health and wellness supports contribute to student success. The episode will feature Bryanna Barker, the Coordinator of Student Health and Wellness Education, from Health and Wellness along with Edgar French, the University's Spiritual Care Coordinator, from the Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre.

Bryanna talks specifically about upcoming initiatives such as the Body Project. Edgar talks about opportunities to create connections and maintain community on campus by accessing sacred spaces. Please check out the Spiritual Health Toolkit for more information on maintaining spiritual wellness at the U of M.

Monique and Tim are joined by Gretchen Derige Cortens and Thomas Penner, academic advisors at the First Year Centre. They will talk about their experiences as U of M students and how those experiences inform how they advise students. They will also discuss the Academic Success Workshop series that is available to all students at the U of M.

Monique and Tim are joined by the new Writing Tutor Program Coordinator, Nick Schroeder. Nick will discuss his journey through academia and how he become the Academic Learning Centre's new coordinator of writing services.

Tim is joined by Katie Leitch, the Student Experience and Development Coordinator. Katie will discuss ways to get involved with the campus community and how experiential learning opportunities provide practical experiences and skill development for students beyond traditional classroom learning. Katie also discusses the Student Leadership Development Program and the Student Training Series.

Monique and Tim talk about the importance of self-testing when it comes to learning and practicing retrieval. They also talk about the concept of interleaving, which means switching between ideas and concepts during study sessions. They discuss the research on these topics and address how students can use these strategies when preparing for exams.

Monique and Tim continue their discussion of memory principals. This week they talk about some of the challenges related to short-term memory. In particular, they talk about Miller's magic number or the rule of 7 +/- 2.

Monique and Tim talk about theories related to memory functioning. In this episode, they talk about encoding, storage, and retrieval. Specifically, they talk about some of the challenges that commonly occur when it comes to encoding information.

Monique and Tim start the new year off by talking about goal setting. Why should students set goals? How can students set effective goals? Learn about the STAR (Specific, Testable, Attainable, Relevant) goal-setting method. Start the new term off by setting some effective long-term and short-term goals.

STAR Goals

Monique interviews, Vanessa Lillie, the Director of Cultural Integration. Vanessa talks about her work in the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) and about her own experiences as a student.

Join us this week for an interview with the Academic Learning Centre's Writing Tutor Program Coordinator, Kathy Block. Kathy will be retiring shortly after many years in this role. Join us for a tribute to Kathy Block.

Monique and Time interview Emily Maggiacomo, an Academic Learning Centre writing tutor. Emily will talk about her experiences as a writing tutor and a U of M student.

Monique and Tim will be joined by Trevor Lehmann, a Career Consultant from Career Services. November is Career month, so Trevor will be talking about activities and resources related to career planning. How can students learn how to build a resume? What are some ways to prepare for job interviews? What is "work study"? What are "undergraduate research awards"? If you want to participate in Career Month, more information is available at the following link.

Do you have questions about study strategies? Tim will be taking calls and answering student questions about how to study efficiently and effectively as we enter the end of Fall term.

Monique and Tim will be joined by Ali Wood-Warren, the Director of the U of M's Student Transitions and Success Centre. Ali will talk about some of the tools that students can use to stay on track. Tools like UM Achieve, Career Compass, Academic Advisors, and the First Year Planning Guide. The VW deadline is fast approaching. How do students know when it is time to VW a course?

Now that midterms are almost over it's time to reassess your study strategies. Monique and Tim talk about making adjustments to your study routine, and they review 10 common study traps and how to get out of them.

October is Academic Integrity Month. Join Loie Gervais and Hal Loewen as they field questions from students about issues related to Academic Integrity and Generative Artificial Intelligence.

This week Monique and Tim outline some exam preparation strategies. Some of the strategies that are outlined include starting early, knowing what to expect, getting organized, using different approaches for different disciplines, and taking care of yourself. Monique also outlines the PACER approach to writing test questions (Preview, Arrange Your Time, Clue Words, Easy Questions First, and Review).

Test and Exam Preparation

Tim interviews David Ness from the University of Manitoba's Student Counselling Centre. David explains the various services that are offered on campus, and he outlines some strategies for managing anxiety and stress. He talks specifically about the importance of nutrition and sleep when it comes to managing anxiety. He also talks about using intense activity and cold water immersion in order to calm the body.

Monique and Tim review the research related to spacing out your study sessions, otherwise known as "distributed practice". What makes this approach better than cramming? This episode also features an interview with Francois Jordaan, the Academic Learning Centre's Academic Integrity Coordinator.

Monique and Tim outline the steps for writing an academic paper, which include 1) understanding the topic, 2) creating a schedule, 3) finding sources, 4), formulating a working thesis, 5) outlining the paper, 6) writing a first draft, 7) revising, and 8) editing.

Writing an Academic Paper

This week Monique and Tim talk about some of the research related to reading strategies. Is it is useful to reread text? What does the research say about highlighting? They review some of the research and discuss the popular reading strategy known as SQ3R.

SQ3R

Text Marking and Highlighting

Monique and Tim talk about some of the research related to note-taking and some of the best practices for note-taking in today's university classroom. They also delve deeper into some of the services available at the Academic Learning Centre when Monique explains her role at the U of M and the various programs that she oversees.

General Note Taking Tips

How to Use Webnotes

Monique and Tim review eight tips for doing well at University. They will review some suggested strategies for ensuring academic success right from the start of term.