Assistance
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How to Contact Us
Course Assistance
Study Tips and Techniques
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Ground Mail |
Office
of Independent Study P.O. Box 1491 Portland, OR 97207-1491 |
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In person |
Extended
Studies Building Portland State University 1633 SW Park Avenue (one block south of Market Street, downtown Portland) |
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Phone |
Tel:
503-725-4865 Toll free: 800-547-8887 ext 4865 |
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TTY |
800-735-2900 (Oregon Relay) |
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FAX |
503-725-4880 |
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xsis@pdx.edu |
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Web |
http://istudy.pdx.edu |
Course Assistance
Congratulations on your commitment to learning and self-improvement. The strength of that commitment will determine your success. You will decide for yourself how much time to spend studying and when to schedule exams. No one will push you, but we are here to assist if needed.
Please contact the Office of Independent Study or the instructor with any problems or questions. Your instructor's contact information is printed in your course materials.. The office contact information is above. You are the reason for this course and for the existence of the Office of Independent Study. We welcome you to the company of independent scholars.
Study Tips and Techniques
Set study times for yourself several days a week and do not let other things interfere. Give study time a high priority and plan other activities around it. This course can be completed in a few months with sustained effort.
Schedule due dates for turning in assignments and for taking examinations. Fill out the tracking calendar on the back of this page and check each item off as you complete it. It may help to set weekly goals or milestones for large projects.
Choose a place to study where you are not interrupted. Consider going to a library or some other quiet place.
Ask friends and family to help you by respecting the time and place where you work. They may also be interested in discussing your subject or exchanging viewpoints.
Use a system or method for studying that works for you. Some people use the "SQ3R" technique: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review. This study technique is valuable for remembering textbook material.
- Survey: Scan the material in a chapter to get a general idea of the content.
- Question: Most section headings can be framed as questions.
- Read: Look for answers to your questions as you read.
- Recite: Carefully phrase the answers you have found and write them down.
- Review: Review your questions and answers the day of the exam. Arrive for the exam on time, well-rested, and well-prepared.
The most important ingredient is commitment. You will succeed if you follow your schedule and stick to your study plans. You are in charge now. Good luck!
