This has been one of those weeks. Some successes and some challenges. My research paper for English Lit was a big hit with my instructor. MTH 065 is another story though. I have scrambled all week getting ready to take a Module test for this class. Keeping up with the homework for the next module [...]
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Nontraditional Student Phenomenon – My Research Paper
January 7, 2010 — RedfokkerOne of the major things I neglected with this blog at the end of last term was to post a link to my WR123 Research Writing class project. This class was one of the most useful that I have taken so far. The entire term was devoted to one major research paper. The skills learned [...]
Non Traditional Student Tools
November 3, 2009 — RedfokkerI’m so excited! I have just installed one of the best tools a Non Traditional Student could ever have – ENDNOTE – Bibliographies made easy. This program is a must have for any serious research writing. If you are a Non Traditional Student just getting started back in college, I whole heartedly recommend this program. [...]
Time Management – Study Skills
October 13, 2009 — RedfokkerOne of the biggest study skills that a Non Traditional Student can master is TIME MANAGEMENT! As I sit here posting a blog entry, thinking about all the reading I have to do for ENG 201, HST 201 and my research paper on Non Trads in my WR123 class, I am reminded of what my [...]
Five Theories of Forgetting – Study Skills
October 9, 2009 — RedfokkerWhile reviewing some of my materials from my College Skills Class, I ran into a great description of how we FORGET information. This ties right into my post about Highlighting Notes and Textbooks. Review of studied materials is essential to actually learning it. The following five theories of forgetting are offered by psychologists to explain [...]
Study Skills Highlighted
October 8, 2009 — RedfokkerBeing a Non Traditional Student majoring in History, I am assigned large amounts of reading homework. I looked around at my fellow classmates and noticed the use of colored highlighter pens. This seemed like a good idea, so I dug out an old highlighter from the desk and went at it. I ended up with [...]
Non Traditional Student Phenomenon – My Fall Term Research Paper
September 30, 2009 — Redfokker“Enrollment skyrockets at Linn Benton Community College” I somehow missed this article in our local newspaper. I figured it out pretty quick on Monday when I saw students parking on the lawn because the lots were overflowing! This term in my Non Traditional Student Journey, I am taking an extra writing class. I’ve already met [...]
Note taking for non trads
September 13, 2009 — RedfokkerNow that most of us are into our first few days of college as non traditional students, it is time to start working on the study skills portion of this blog. I still have a small bit of summer break left (my classes do not start til 9/28) and I am getting prepared for Fall [...]
Time Management for Non Trads
September 8, 2009 — RedfokkerHere is a great tip from Elizabeth Sheppard from the Non Traditional Student Blog. I personally can’t live without my “electronic brain”. I have a Palm Treo which serves as a phone and a PDA. Sure wish I had an I Phone….well someday when I am able to get away from my Treo. Whatever style [...]
Setting goals that stick
September 6, 2009 — RedfokkerHow To Set Goals That Stick
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What do you think about when the word goal comes up in conversation? Do you cringe and snort thinking to yourself “right, goals . . . whatever. What’s the point of making them if I won’t keep them?” Or, do your eyes light up as you tick off a [...]
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