Academic Success Center

Academic Success Center
USF St. Petersburg Terrace 301
140 Seventh Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Telephone: (727) 553-4632

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This web page is maintained by: Peter Rutledge .
The page was last updated
9/17/07 .

 

 

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS (NON-CREDIT)

In college, what you learn outside the classroom can help you become more effective in the classroom. Attending our workshops and seminars will help you succeed academically while preparing for your professional career.

Topics include:

  • Time management
  • Notetaking in class
  • Notetaking from texts
  • Overcoming procrastination
  • Strategies for active learning
  • Reading for understanding and retention
  • Preparing for exams
  • Overcoming test anxiety
  • Critical thinking and reading
  • Self management and motivation
  • Understanding your learning style
  • Creating an effective study environment
  • GRE/GMAT/LSAT preparation

Writing topics include:

  • Getting Started:
  • Pre-Writing:
  • Research Skills:
  • Citation Styles:
  • Revising:
  • Effective Editing:
  • Grammar and Usage:
  • Reading and Writing Critically:
  • Resumes, Vitae, Personal Statements, Cover Letters:
  • Timed Writing:

Workshops for Fall, 2007:

No workshops are currently scheduled, however, appointments can be made for any of the workshop topics.

     
     

 

Writing Seminars for Fall, 2007:

Appointments for Writing topics can be scheduled as a one hour tutoring session.

All workshops meet in TER 301 unless otherwise posted.  All workshops allow for drop-ins, however if you would like to secure a spot:

Call 873-4632

Email: academicsuccess@stpt.usf.edu

or stop by the Academic Success Center in TER 301.

 


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