University 101: Study, Strategize and Succeed
: An open textbook written by Kwantlen Polytechnic University Learning Centres, aimed at helping students build a foundation for university learning. This book teaches study skills to help students successfully adapt to university life.
The content of this book includes:
① Key skills for learning in university: metacognition.
② Planning for success: understanding oneself and setting goals.
③ The first week of university life: how to organize and find resources.
④ Time management: study strategies for busy students.
⑤ Learning from lectures and texts.
⑥ Using powerful strategies for memory, understanding, and application.
⑦ Completing projects.
⑧ Exam preparation.
⑨ Assessment and progress.
The goal of this book is to help students achieve their learning goals by learning a set of skills and habits that successful students have in common, and to avoid pitfalls that may derail them. All content in this book is available for free download and use.