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Where Do I Begin : Moving Forward

Moving Forward - Module 2 of 2

As the school year progresses, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed or in need of help with your studies - that’s why we’ve created the Moving Forward module! It’s a one-stop shop for all your research, presentation, and assignment needs.

8 Strategies to Help You Move Forward

How can I improve my grades in my exams

Improving My Grades (video transcript)

Save yourself some time and effort by studying smart

“I’ve got an exam this week and I don’t know where to start!”

“How will I remember everything?”

“How can I avoid distractions and stay focused?”

If you’re stressed out about exams, try these studying and test-taking tips:

Prioritize what you need to study.
Learn memory tricks to remember material.
Get prepared for the test with test habits
Find a good study space, like the library, to help you focus.
Get help from tutors or your learning centre

Where can I get help if I’m feeling overwhelmed?

Manage Your Stress (video transcript)

Learn to control stress before it takes control of you

Stress, anxiety, frustration; we’ve all been there!

Maybe you slept through your alarm and are running late for class or you’ve accidentally deleted an assignment that’s due tomorrow.

Whatever the worry, there are healthy ways to deal with it.

Use these stress management strategies to deal with the everyday pressures of life:

Use breathing techniques to calm your anxiety
Live in the moment
Solve the problems that cause you stress
Access services, such as counselling, at your college.

How do I find sources for my assignments and classes?

Research (video transcript)

Get your facts right the first time

“I found something good. I think. I’m not sure. How do I evaluate it all?”

“How do I cite information that i’ve used?”

If this sounds like you, here are some strategies that can help:

Choose a topic that’s the perfect fit (not too broad, not too narrow)
Find what types of resources are available to you
Tips and tricks to search using Google.
Master your library search tools
Give attribution (cite) when using someone else's work.
Get in touch with your local college library.

Get online research help from library staff through the

Learning Portal's Virtual Help Service

How do I improve my writing?

Writing (video transcript)

Overcome writer’s block

Are you overwhelmed at the thought of writing an assignment?

Not sure where to start?

Not sure where to start? Don’t bite off more than you can chew; keep it simple by working in stages and you’ll be writing a masterpiece in no time!

Being able to communicate your ideas in writing will come in handy in life. Luckily, there are strategies to help you grow your communication skills:

Get organized and make a plan
Focus on what you want to say and start writing
Revise your final product so it’s perfect
Access services at your college, such as a learning centre. Find your college learning centre from the list on the right of the page.

What are the keys to a good presentation?

Presentations (video transcript)

Knock the socks off any audience!

Are you nervous for a presentation?

Creating original visual aids AND speaking in front of an audience- yikes!

“What if I freeze and forget my speech?”

“What happens if there are technical difficulties?”

“Will people think my presentation is boring?”

You can learn to not only conquer that fear, but also to give an awesome presentation that people want to watch.

Here are some strategies that can help:

How do I add a ‘WOW factor’ to my projects?

Wow Factor (video transcript)

Make an impression they’re sure to remember!

“I want to make my projects stand out!”

“I need new, exciting ways to express my ideas”

“I want to market myself in creative ways”

Here are some strategies that will make your instructor or potential employer take notice:

How can I gain skills with computers and technology?

Digital Skills (video transcript)

Don’t get left behind - stay current in the digital world

Do you struggle to understand technology?

Do you feel confused about computers?

Maybe you’ve got the basics covered and would like to learn more?

If you want to boost your digital skills, here are some strategies that can help:

How do I protect myself and conduct myself well online?

Digital Citizenship (video transcript)

Recognize red flags and stay cybersmart.

The internet is a wonderful place filled with endless information and hilarious cat videos, but like most things in life, it has it’s downsides.

Although you may feel anonymous online, what you do online can affect your future and will follow you everywhere.

If you use the internet (really, who doesn’t?!) we suggest checking out these strategies to do it safely and respectfully:

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