Canadian University Study Skills

How to prepare for tests and exams at Canadian universities, including open-book and take-home exams. From York University.

How to study for multiple choice exams at university and strategies to use when taking them. From the University of Guelph Learning Services.

Helpful strategies for adjusting reading habits to cope with the increase in reading load and difficulty in university and college. From York University.

Study skills in listening and taking notes are essential at university. These do's and don'ts from the University of Guelph Learning Services should help.

Canadian university students can improve their skills at taking notes with these tips on learning to listen, different formats for notes and review strategies. From York University.

Tips to help Canadian university studens plan research strategies for term papers. From the University of British Columbia Library.

Detailed information on how to handle writing assignments in the arts and social sciences at university. Includes advice on literature and book reviews, research reports and case studies. (In PDF.) From The Learning Commons, University of Guelph.

Choosing the right study environment, eliminating distractions and getting motivated are covered in this factsheet from The Learning Commons at the University of Guelph.

The hardest study skill for Canadian university students to master is time management. Here is some help from The Learning Commons at the University of Guelph.

Good advice on the why and how of documenting sources in university essays and research papers. From Writing at the University of Toronto.