Academic Resources
Below you'll find resources grouped by theme and our instructional video series, all designed to help support you on your academic journey.
Prefer paper resources? Check out our resource walls located outside of MGC 243 and on the first floor of Clark Hall.
Please note that instructions for how to download/copy your selected e-planner to your drive are located within the document on the upper right hand side.
Below you'll find e-planners that can be used online. You'll also find fillable planners (PDFs) that can be downloaded to your hard drive and printed.
- 4 Tasks A Day E-Planner: Build up your task initiation with this 4 Tasks a Day e-planner, designed to evenly distribute homework across the work week. Downloadable Paper Copy | SAMPLE
- 7 Day Planners: Plan out your day/week by the hour, 1/2 hour, or by class schedule. Hourly Fillable PDF |Class Schedule Fillable PDF | Instructional Videos
- End of Semester Assignment Planner: Use this tool to map out a plan to completing assignments. Whether you are just getting started, or have to catch up on previous assignments this is a great way to get organized with assignments.
- Simplified Pomodoro Tracker: In this simplified version, you can track your daily time investment towards completing your out-of-class work while keeping running lists of tasks, rewards, and accomplishments. Downloadable Paper Copy | SAMPLE
- Breaking Down Assignments: Transform big projects into a series of smaller achievable tasks that can be completed in shorter work sessions over the course of several days or weeks. Fillable PDF | SAMPLE
- Mid-Semester Check In: Assess your currrent level of academic wellness in each of your classes, plus formulate next steps, and identify on-campus resources to help meet your challenges.
- To-Do List: Track your weekly to-dos by order of importance. Fillable PDF
- Spring 2023 Semester at a Glance: Customizable calendar that contains important dates like registration deadlines and more.
- Establish an At-Home Academic Workspace: (video) Did you know that an organized workspace can boost mood and productivity? In this short video we offer 4 tips to improve your at home workspace.
- Six Daily Tips for Navigating Online Spaces: This short guide provides best practices for the daily management of your online spaces, including Canvas, Gmail, and more.
- Free Tools for Online Learning: Free e-resources for time management, group collaboration, and more.
- Strategies for Online Exams: 6 quick tips for managing your next online exam.
- Time Management and Using a Planner: (video) Learn quick tips to maximize time management through the use of a daily planner.
- Reset & Focus Playlist: (videos) Struggling to begin or push through a challenging work session? Try these short videos (2 to 15 min) for a quick mind-body reset that features box breathing, tapping exercises, chair yoga, and more!
- Keep | Release | Acquire: This self-reflection invites you to evaluate your habits: Which should you keep, release, and acquire to achieve your academic goals in the upcoming semester or year?
- 4 Mind Shifts for Task Initiation: Simple strategies and resources to help you move from inaction to action.
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- Weekly Reading List: This template helps you identify your average reading speeds and more effectively calculate the time it will take to complete an assigned reading. Paper Copy | Sample
- Gist Strategy: Capture your reading's bigger key ideas, themes, and figures with this straightforward note-taking method. Instructional Video
- P2R Reading Strategy: Recall critical course content and supplement gaps in knowledge with the Preview-Read-Review (P2R) strategy.
- Taking Notes in Class and on Reading Assignments: 5 simple strategies each for taking notes in class and on reading assignments.
- Reading Groups: Find more support and accountability with your class readings by forming an in-person or virtual reading group in 3 simple steps.
- 10 Tips for Effective Reading: Become a more efficient reader with these 10 tips.
- Exam Day Strategies: Quick tips to improve your overall confidence and performance on all exams.
- Study and Test-Taking Strategies: Simple strategies for before, during, and after the exam.
- Active Study Methods: 10 active study methods to help you prepare for your next quiz, exam, or in-class essay.
- Strategies for Online Exams: 6 quick tips for managing your next online exam.
- 7 Day Test Prep: Prepare for your exam with this systematic plan that includes daily tasks, active study strategies, and additional helpful hints.
- Post Exam Analysis Reflection Tool: A new informative tool to guide your post-exam analysis! Answering these questions can offer valuable exam feedback, thereby informing your next exam preparation plan!
- Post Exam Analysis Chart Only: A condensed tool to help you analyze missed test items, thereby informing your next study plan!
- Create Your Own Language Exchange: Helpful guide for creating a partnership between you & another language learner so that you both can practice your target language and help each other build proficiency in language(s) you know best.
- How to Email Your Professor: Learn how to format and compose a concise and effective e-mail to your professor. Sample letters included.
- Quick Tips for Inbox Management: Strategies to filter, label, and archive your messages, plus more!
- Kurzweil 3000: Upload electronic files, including Word, PDF, HTML, and EPUB documents, to hear text read aloud. Annotate within the document, and export your notes and highlights into study guides.
- Guide to Zoom Video Conferencing: Simple guide to get you started on hosting or attending your first Zoom meeting or class.
- Guide to Zoom for Group Meetings: Simple Zoom guide to help facilitate group meetings.
- Essay Breakdown Template: Transform essays into a series of smaller achievable tasks that can be completed in shorter work sessions over the course of several days or weeks.
- Tips & Resources: View the Writing Center's resources to help you organize your papers, understand proper citations, and more.
- Videos: Quick videos to walk you through creating a project plan, developing an argument, and more.
- Establish an At-Home Academic Workspace: (video) Did you know that an organized workspace can boost mood and productivity? In this short video we offer 4 tips to improve your at home workspace.
- AU Study Spots: Looking for new places to study on campus or nearby? Check out this comprehensive list of AU Study Spots!
Instructional Videos
Short videos that offer impactful academic strategies. For our latest video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Gist Strategy: Simple Note-Taking
Capture your reading's key ideas, themes, and figures by learning the method behind this straightforward note-taking strategy.
7 Day Hourly Planner
Build a 7 Day Hourly Planner to help you manage your time more efficiently.
Establish a Home Workspace
Boost your mood and productivity with these 4 simple tips to improve your at-home workspace.
Welcome to Academic Coaching
An introduction to our services: learn more about the common topics covered and how to schedule an appointment.