For this assignment, explore the websites below. As an alternative, you may
do a search for other relevant websites that address these topics. Be sure to
note which websites you used. (See http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/cws/stu_olc/m0_using.htm Using the Internet for some tips on how to judge the quality or reliability
of information on any website.) http://www.yorku.ca/cdc/lsp/tm/time.htm Time Management for University Students This website, from the Counseling and Development Centre at York University
in Toronto offers tips for time management. http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/personal/time.html Time Management Tips This website, from the Self-Development Center at the Counseling and Student
Development Center of George Mason University, offers more time management tips
and a survey of how students spend their time. http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/concentr.html Concentration: Some Basic Guidelines This website is part of a larger resource on study skills from Virginia Polytechnic
University and State University. http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/Study/concentration.html Concentration and Distraction Most students report dissatisfaction with their ability to concentrate: they
may have trouble getting down to work in the first place or feel that they never
work as efficiently as they would like. While it is impossible to concentrate
100% of the time, it is possible to minimize external distractions and to begin
to work on internal ones. This website from The University of Waterloo offers
tips on improving concentration. Option: As an alternative, you may do a search for other relevant websites that address
these topics. If you choose this option, be sure to note which websites you
used by answering the following questions: 1. What is the URL or address for this site? 2. Who created the site? (This may be an individual, an organization, or an
institution. For some websites, it's difficult to determine who is responsible
for the content. If that is the case for the website you looked at, indicate
that here.) Describe the website. 3. What do you think is the main purpose of this site? 4. Is this site effective, in your opinion? 5. If so, what elements does it have that make it a good site? If not, what
elements would you recommend to make it better? React to the content of the website. 6. Why did you choose this site to explore? 7. Did you obtain the information you expected to find? 8. What questions do you have about any aspect of the site? 9. What is the most valuable part of this website? 10. How will this information affect your life? 11. How does this information support the readings in your textbook? 12. Add any other comments you would like to share. For example, would you
recommend this site to your classmates or friends? Did you experience frustration
with any aspect of this assignment? |