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Ecology is a core science, and thus requires exactness
in terminology, concepts, and principles, and the ability to analyze and
synthesize scientific topics. I would highly recommend that students take
time every day to study, review, and master the weekly recommended learning
achievement targets. Also, study the glossary of terms in the textbook and follow-up these terms with more detailed explanations in the textbook and interactive lessons. |
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Mastery of the subject matter requires diligence, focused study, and daily practice. A three-credit course requires a minimum of nine hours of effective study per week. This flow diagram summarizes the steps you should follow – continuously alternate study, assessment, and review until you achieve mastery. | |||||
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Study the course content Performance on assessments (interactive lessons and games, daily quizzes, and examinations) Evaluation of your performance Review and study of the course content |
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Learning tips. An excellent
way to prepare for the quizzes and examinations is to orally explain a
topic, concept, or term to a colleague. Do this regularly as if you are
teaching a course in ecology. If you can explain the course subject matter
in a succinct and technically correct manner, then you have mastered the
topic. In order to increase your performance on the quizzes and the examinations, please be sure to follow the recommended learning procedures on a regular bases. Cycle through these steps repeatedly until you have mastered the material. |
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Carefully study the textbook for detailed information |
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Recommended learning resources on Internet | |||||
Tutoring & Academic Assistance Programs, University of Idaho | |||||
Online Learning Center - learning skills, University of Idaho | |||||
Excellent study resources at HowToStudy.org | |||||
Study skills guide, Saint Benedict - Saint Johns' University | |||||
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Videos at Academic Skills Center, Dartmouth University
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Recommended writing resources | |||||
Electronic style guides, University of Idaho | |||||
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Writing Center, University of Idaho
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Specialty services | |||||
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Disability Support Services |