STUDY SKILLS SURVEY - REALITY QUOTIENT is to be used to realistically and honestly evaluate your skills and goals. BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF!! Honest self-assessment is a vital part of learning.

____ 1. Managing my time to meet school, job, and relaxation needs.

_____ 2. Setting realistic academic and personal goals.

_____ 3. Staying alert and focused while working in my "online classroom.".

_____ 4. Carefully reading instructions that introduce the online classroom and course management tools.

_____ 5. Taking notes that are complete, clear, and useful. Reading course content materials and postings by student colleagues.

_____ 6. Reading my textbooks so that I learn what is essential.

_____ 7. Understanding how I learn best.

_____ 8. Studying effectively for exams.

_____ 9. Using a variety of strategies to remember information.

_____ 10. Keeping track of my standing (grade record) in all my classes throughout the semester.

_____ 11. Testing myself to see if I really understand information.

_____ 12. Using visual aids to enhance learning.

_____ 13. Knowing what I need in a study space and to maintin reliable access to the Internet.

_____ 14. Motivating myself to study.

_____ 15. Differentiating between essential and non-essential information in my textbook readings.

_____ 16. Studying online courses material so that I understand and retain it for exams.

_____ 17. Taking exams in an efficient and systematic fashion during the time allowed (if online), and arriving promptly (if on-campus or proctored).

Adapted from the University of Minnesota's study skills website