University of New England

Learning Strategies

Managing college reading assignments, taking good notes, and studying for exams can overwhelm many college students from time to time.

Learning Assistance Services helps students develop the skills to meet the challenges of undergraduate and graduate study through individual consultation, workshops and in-class presentations, and an online library of study skills resources.

To access the online library, click on the links below. To make an appointment for individual consultation, contact a UNE Learning Specialist:

• University Campus:  Lorraine Pecchia (Learning Assistance Center, 602-2398 or email, lpecchia@une.edu )
• Westbrook College Campus:  Nini Mc Manamy (308 Proctor, 221-4259 or email, jmcmanamy1@une.edu )

Learning Assistance Services Online Study Skills Library
Click on the links under each topic to access information on each topic. To return to this page, close the information sheet.

Preparing for college learning:

• Learning Styles
• Study Skills Inventory

Notetaking:

• Taking Notes
• The Cornell Note Taking System
• Abbreviations and Emphasis Marks
• Effective Listening
• Key Words and Phrases

College Reading:

• Reading Tips
• The PQ4R Method

Studying

• Study Environment
• Focus and Concentration
• Mind and Concept Maps
• Improving Memory

Time Management

• Time Management
• Personal Time Management Worksheet

Test Taking

• Studying for Exams
• Test-Taking Strategies

Links to other Learning Resources