The following web sites are to be used to help you with Learning Skills:

Virginia Tech Study Skills Self-Help Information
In particular, focus upon:
        * SQ3R - A Reading/Study System
        * Note-Taking - The Cornell System
        * Writing Papers

Keene State College Aspire Program
In particular, focus upon:
        * SQ3R - Textbook Reading system
        * Note-Taking - The Cornell Method
        *How to Study

York University Learning Skills Program
In particular, focus upon Online Information, "Reading Skills for University":
        * Preparing to Read (includes making notes and summarizing)
        * Critical Thinking (includes formulation of questions)
and focus upon Online Information, "Note-taking at University":
        * Learning to Listen to University Lectures (includes how to take notes on lectures)
        * Review Strategies (includes formal outlining)

Columbia University Study Skills
In particular, focus upon "Focusing and Reading":
        * Concentrating and Reading
        * Asking Yourself Questions
        * Getting the Most from your Reading (this will help with synthesizing information and taking notes)

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After surfing at least two of these sites, e-mail the following information to Dr. Tayler at TAYLERM@mail.montclair.edu : 

Describe (in a total of two paragraphs) two of the note-taking, outlining, reading or study systems that you found. At least one of the systems should be include Cornell Method. Be sure to name the two web sites where you found your information. Also include in your e-mail:
        *the word "BONUS"
        *your complete name
        *the course name and number.

If you complete this and e-mail it, as assigned, before the next class meeting, you will receive 1 bonus point added to your first assignment.

After you complete this assignment, you will then apply your own method of note-taking/outlining to the reading assignment due for your next class.  As you do your own note taking/outlining, you are encouraged to use one of the systems that you found in surfing the web, but you are not required to do so. Your notes/outline for the chapter(s) should be handwritten and handed in to Dr. Tayler at the next class.