1. Select a Topic
Your group will be assigned one of the following study skills to focus on:
*Note Taking
*Test Taking
*Time Management
*Improving Reading and Comprehension
2. Gather Information
Use the links that are identified for the particular skill that you are
working on. Look at each site and read the information. Record your
findings on your Findings Chart. (print out the chart from "Chart" page)
Compare which information is repeated on the different sites and which
information is only found in one place. Use the information that you have
found to fill in the Information Chart. (print out the chart from "Chart"
page)
3. Make a Reference Sheet
Design a reference sheet using the information that you have learned about
the study skill you are working on. Keep in mind that you are developing
this for other students to keep in their notebooks. It needs to be easy to
understand. Make sure that you include websites they can reference.
Create a simple draft and have it approved by the teacher before spending a
large amount of time on the project.
4. Make a Poster
Create a poster to be displayed in the classroom. This poster will help
students remember to use the skill and how to use it. It should be "eye-
catching" and readable! Make a draft on paper and have it approved by the
teacher before putting it on paper.
5. Presentation
You will need to cover each of the following when you present your project
to the class:
*Name of the study skill you worked on
*Why this skill is important
*How this skill can help you
*How you use or do this skill
*Explain each of the products and how they were created
