Student Resources
Below are resources for students including cyber safety, study tips, and academic resources.
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50 Tips for College Students
Doctor Stephanie Sarkis comprised a list of 50 tips that she would recommend to college students in order to be successful. This resource is published in Psychology Today and is jam packed with helpful and relatable tips. Website:...
Citation Machine For Bibliographies
Citing is a long and tedious task, and some resources do not have their citation or information overtly available. In cases like these, the website Citation Machine can help. By entering the information you do know, such as the link or DOI, this website will help you...
Study and Review with Quizlet
Quizlet is a website that offers free flashcards in a variety of different subjects from grade school to university education. This allows you to test your knowledge and understand concepts and is a great way to study and prepare for exams. Website:...
How to Effectively Work in Groups Resource
Throughout your educational and occupational career, you will have to work in groups. Improving group dynamics is important to maximize your performance, as well as your enjoyment in whatever you are working toward. Confederation college has released a pdf resource to...
Writing Essays and Short Research Papers
Confederation College has comprised a pdf guide on how to write effective essays and short research papers. PDF: https://www.confederationcollege.ca/sites/default/files/legacy/writing_essays_and_short_research_papersrev12.pdf
How to Improve your Time Management
Confederation College has made a resource document for improving time management in order to stay on track of your studies and reduce stress. PDF: https://www.confederationcollege.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/department/confed-student-success-time-managment.pdf
How to Take Effective Notes
Confederation College has listed a resource document to help students learn to take effective notes. Effective note taking is important for improving your test scores and recalling important information. PDF:...
How to Cope with Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is a horrible thing to experience and it inhibits you from performing your best. Confederation College has made a resource list document detailing some steps you can take to reduce test anxiety. PDF:...
10 Steps to Better Test Taking
Confederation College has posted a document with 10 helpful tips to succeed at taking tests, applying some of these techniques could be helpful to maximize your grade and improve efficiency. PDF:...