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Other Learning Support Resources

Writing & Editing

•Khan Academy (for every course, every age, offers practice exercises, instructional videos, etc.): https://www.khanacademy.org/

•Hemingway (online editor that helps detect long sentences and complex phrases that may be too difficult to understand): http://www.hemingwayapp.com/

•Grammarly (checks spelling, awkward phrasing, grammar and punctuation): https://app.grammarly.com/

•Evernote (note organizer): https://evernote.com/

•Purdue OWL (MLA, APA, and Chicago formatting guides, OWL exercises vidcasts): https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

•LinkedIn Learning (LYNDA)—access it through Quick Links on ensign.edu https://www.ensign.edu/quick-links : Business, IT, and creative courses, videos, podcasts, etc. with each one divided into subjects, software, and learning paths. Literally hundreds of offerings.

Math

•Khan Academy (for every course, every age, offers practice exercises, instructional videos, etc.): https://www.khanacademy.org/

•WolframAlpha (calculate anything): https://www.wolframalpha.com/

•Best Online Math Resources: https://www.edsmart.org/best-online-math-resources/

Accounting

•8 Habits of Top Accounting Students: https://www.credobusinesscollege.co.za/blog/8-habits-of-top-accounting-students/

•15 Tips for Studying Accounting: https://www.hendrix.edu/uploadedFiles/Academics/Academic_Support_Services/subject-oriented%20study%20tips.pdf

•How I stopped failing my Accounting Exams: https://www.howtostudy.org/blog/?p=510

•The 6 Biggest Mistakes Accounting Students Make – And How to Avoid Them: https://www.oxbridgeacademy.edu.za/blog/the-6-biggest-mistakes-accounting-students-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Test-Taking Strategies

•Test Taking Strategies from Saint Mary’s College of California: https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/tutorial-and-academic-skills-center/additional-resources/test-taking-strategies

•Test taking tips from USU: https://www.usu.edu/asp/studysmart/pdf/TestTakingTips.pdf

Note-Taking Strategies

•Dartmouth College—Cornell Notetaking method (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz3QUoMQiKQ&feature=emb_logo

•How to Take Notes In College: https://howtostudyincollege.com/how-to-get-good-grades/note-taking-strategies/

Study Tips

•7 Best Study Tips for College Students: https://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/2DF9E34D/7-Best-Study-Tips-for-College-Students/

•Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder: https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/studying-101-study-smarter-not-harder/

•16 Study Tips for College: Building good study habits to succeed: https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/study-tips-for-college/

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