Study Notes & Cool Tools

Need some help with that paper that’s due next week? This is the place for study guides and tools to help you better understand your course material. These sites apply to both High School and College level courses. Be sure and browse the resources for help on test taking, reading assignments, and term papers. Figure out a game plan that works best for you!


Spark Notes
There are so many cool features here that you are sure to find one that will help you. Use their reference tools, message boards to ask a question, or check out the Knowledgecams to watch the creators at work. Read full texts of Classic Literature online, and use the Current Events section to conduct research for your paper. Also get Test Prep for the SAT, ACT, and SAT II.
Source:   SparkNotes LLC.

Cliffs Notes
Cliffs Notes is known for helping thousands of students to comprehend their reading assignments. Cliffs Quick Review helps you conquer the most popular high school and college courses. Cliffs Test Prep helps you to achieve your best score on tests with their practice exams and strategies. Visit the Student Center for even more cool tools.
Source:   Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Study Guides & Strategies
This page has dozens of strategies that are sure to answer any questions you might have. Learn how to manage time, prepare for the classroom, organize projects, prepare for tests, write essays, study effectively, and how to take notes that are useable. A valuable resource for any student, is the area called Webtruth. Here you can learn how to cite websites. Available in several languages.
Source:   Study Guides & Stategies

Study Guides & Test Taking Strategies
Use this list of resources to find everything from tips on how to get ready for your Math final, to punctuation techniques. Culled from several University websites, these study guides, Internet resources, and archives will help you get started studying successfully.
Source:   Marquette University

Pink Monkey
Pink Monkey (besides having a memorable name) has downloadable and printable Booknotes for a variety of titles. Their library of over 350 online Literature summaries, Test Prep resources, and College planning tips will help you become a successful student. Check out the Digital Library with over 1,800 literary classics. Read all of these online!
Source:   PinkMonkey.com


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