The Student Learning Center offers a range of courses to aid students with study strategies. Take a look at our course listing under the "Courses" category of this website.
In this Study Resources section of the SLC website, you will find a variety of resources, both links, and materials created here at SUNY Oneonta, to help you find strategies that work for you.
SLC Workshops:
Check out our Study Skills Workshops!
General Study Skills:
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Avoiding Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a very serious issue affecting college students. Many students do not understand the rules for properly citing information they are trying to discuss in their college papers. First, you should familiarize yourself with SUNY Oneonta's policies on Academic Honesty in the Student Code of Conduct. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself with the rules for properly citing sources.
Computer Literacy
You've probably realized you need some basic computer skills to function as a college student. We have a terrific program at SUNY Oneonta for helping you with essential computer skills. Check out Technology Instruction Program for Students (TIPS).
English Language Learning Resources
- Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Try this in one of the labs that has headphones.
- University of Victoria Study Zone
Learning Disabilities
If you have a learning disability, you should contact SLC's Accessibility Resources.
For more information on learning disabilities, see the websites below:
Math Content & Strategies
- How to Get Better at Math by College Info Geek
- Web Math
- A-Plus Math Flashcards
- Quick Math
Mathematics Tutoring Resources
This resource is a compilation of good-quality videos that explain a variety of common topics. Please let us know if you find any links that aren't working.
Please note that we used two main Youtube channels (mathbff and KristaKingMath) that offer high quality information. We've noted the name of the channel along with the linked topic. You can certainly navigate to other videos on those channels right on Youtube, or you can use this page as a convenient way to identify just what you're looking for. By using this page, though, you help us determine how useful our providing this information is.
Simplifying radicals - mathispower4u Completing the square
- Factoring
- mathispower4u Factoring a Trinomial with a Leading Coefficient of 1
- mathispower4u Factoring Trinomials with Common Factors
- mathispower4u Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient not equal to 1 - Trial and Error Method
- mathispower4u Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient not equal to 1 - Grouping Method
- mathispower4u Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient not equal to 1 - Bottoms Up Method
- Systems of equations
- mathispower4u Solving systems of equations (substitution method)
- mathispower4u Solving systems of equations (elimination method)
- Quadratics
- James Elliot Factoring quadratics (leading coefficient equals 1) or Factoring quadratics (leading coefficient does not equal 1)
- mathispower4u Solving quadratic equations by factoring
- mathispower4u Solving quadratic equations with the quadratic formula
- KristaKingMath Using the quadratic formula
- nancypi Simple linear inequalities
- nancypi Inverse functions
- Polynomial division
- nancypi Long division with polynomials
- KristaKingMath Long division with polynomials
- nancypi Synthetic division
- nancypi Finding domain
- nancypi Finding the vertex of a parabola
- Asymptotes
- nancypi Finding vertical asymptotes
- nancypi Finding horizontal asymptotes
- patrickJMT Finding slant/oblique asymptotes
- Trigonometry
- nancypi Radians and degrees
- nancypi Six basic trig functions
- nancypi “Solving right triangle”
- nancypi The unit circle
- Finding the equation of a line
- KristaKingMath Finding the equation of a line in slope-intercept form
- KristaKingMath Finding the equation of a line in point-slope form
- KristaKingMath Determining if a function is even, odd, or neither
- KristaKingMath Defining a piecewise function based on its graph
- Graphing by transformations
- KristaKingMath Introduction to graphing by transformations
- KristaKingMath Graphs of basic transformations
- KristaKingMath Graphing by transformations example
- KristaKingMath Operations with polynomials and finding domain
- KristaKingMath The difference quotient
- nancypi Finding vertical asymptotes
- Composite functions
- KristaKingMath Introduction to composite functions
- KristaKingMath Composite functions and their domains
- Logarithms
- nancypi Logarithms
- KristaKingMath Using rules of logarithms to simplify logarithmic expressions
- nancypi Solving logarithmic equations
- Trigonometry
- nancypi Radians and degrees
- nancypi Six basic trig functions
- nancypi “Solving right triangle”
- nancypi The unit circle
- nancypi Radians and degrees
- nancypi Six basic trig functions
- nancypi “Solving right triangle”
- nancypi The unit circle
- Limits
- nancypi Limits (introduction and definition)
- nancypi Evaluating limits part 1
- nancypi Evaluating limits part 2
- KristaKingMath Evaluating limits using graphs and limit laws
- KristaKingMath Limits and continuity
- KristaKingMath One-sided limits
- KristaKingMath Showing a limit does not exist
- KristaKingMath Infinite limits
- nancypi Limits at infinity
- KristaKingMath Introduction to Squeeze Theorem
- KristaKingMath Applying Squeeze Theorem
- ProfRobBob Epsilon-Delta definition of a limit
- KristaKingMath Epsilon-Delta definition of a limit using a graph
- Derivatives
- Definition and process
- Derivative rules
- KristaKingMath Derivatives rules
- KristaKingMath Power Rule
- nancypi Quotient rule
- KristaKingMath Quotient Rule
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric derivatives
- nancypi Chain rule
- Chain rule examples
- KristaKingMath Chain rule with power rule example
- KristaKingMath Chain rule with product rule example
- KristaKingMath Chain rule with quotient rule example
- KristaKingMath Chain rule with trigonometry example
- KristaKingMath Chain rule with arcsine example
- KristaKingMath Chain rule with arccotangent example
- KristaKingMath Chain rule with hyperbolic sine example
- Implicit differentiation
- Related rates
- KristaKingMath Implicit differentiation and related rates
- KristaKingMath Related rates example water level in a tank
- KristaKingMath Related rates example distance between a person and a plane
- Tangent Lines
- nancypi Finding equations of a tangent line
- Examples
- Intermediate Value Theorem
- KristaKingMath Critical points and intervals of increase and decrease
- KristaKingMath First derivative test to find max and min
- KristaKingMath Inflection points and concavity
- KristaKingMath Second derivative test to find max and min
- KristaKingMath Rolle’s Theorem
- KristaKingMath The Mean Value Theorem (MVT)
- L’Hospital’s Rule
- KristaKingMath L’Hospital’s Rule
- ProfRobBob Summary of curve sketching, example 1
- ProfRobBob Summary of curve sketching, example 2
- KristaKingMath Curve sketching example
- Optimization
- KristaKingMath Optimization
- Examples
- KristaKingMath Optimization example largest possible area of a rectangle
- KristaKingMath Optimization example largest possible area of a rectangle inscribed in an equilateral triangle
- KristaKingMath Optimization example largest possible area of a rectangle inscribed in a semi-circle
- KristaKingMath Optimization example smallest possible surface area of a cylinder
- KristaKingMath Optimization example largest possible volume of a cone-shaped cup
- KristaKingMath Optimization example largest possible volume of a cylinder inscribed in a sphere
- Integration
- nancypi Basic integration
- KristaKingMath Applying properties of integrals
- KristaKingMath Finding f(x) given f’’(x)
- KristaKingMath Finding f(x) given f’’(x) and initial conditions
- nancypi U-substitution
- KristaKingMath Area between curves
- KristaKingMath Area between curves sketching
- KristaKingMath Area between curves dx problems
- KristaKingMath Area between curves dy problems
- KristaKingMath Area of a triangle with given vertices using integration
Methods of integration
- Integration by parts
- nancypi Integration by parts
- KristaKingMath Integration by parts twice
- Trigonometric integrals
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric integrals sine and cosine both with odd exponents
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric integrals sine and cosine with one even and one odd exponent
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric integrals sine and cosine with both even exponents
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric integrals tangent and secant both with odd exponents
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric integrals tangent and secant both with even exponents
- Trigonometric substitution
- nancypi Trigonometric substitution
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric substitution with sine
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric substitution with tangent
- KristaKingMath Trigonometric substitution with secant
- Integration by partial fraction decomposition
- KristaKingMath Partial fraction decomposition with distinct linear factors
- KristaKingMath Partial fraction decomposition with repeated linear factors
- KristaKingMath Partial fraction decomposition with linear and quadratic factors, example 1
- KristaKingMath Partial fraction decomposition with linear and quadratic factors, example 2
- KristaKingMath Partial fraction decomposition with repeated quadratic factors
- KristaKingMath Partial fraction decomposition with distinct quadratic factors using trigonometric substitution
- KristaKingMath Partial fraction decomposition and methods of factoring
- KristaKingMath 2 methods for finding constants in partial fraction decompositions
- KristaKingMath Partial fractions with u-substitution example
KristaKingMath Average value of a function
Polar equations
- KristaKingMath Sketching polar curves
- KristaKingMath How to sketch a polar curve (rose)
- KristaKingMath How to sketch a polar curve (cardiod)
- KristaKingMath How to sketch a polar curve (lemniscate)
Memory Strategies
Check out the SLC workshop "But I Knew it this Morning: why you forgot what you thought you knew." Also called, "The Illusion of Knowing."
Motivation
Note-Taking
Taking notes in college is essential to your success. Here are some resources for figuring out how to record important information from your courses.
Science
Biology CONTENT Study Websites
Anatomy & Physiology, Human & Animal Biology
- Action Potential from Reza Habib. Another explanation of nerve cell function.
- Anatomy Arcade - free Flash games
- "Anatomy of a Muscle Cell" from Khan Academy
- Cells Alive! Interactive Study Site
- Get Body Smart (be sure to check out their "Resources" section linked at the bottom of the page)
- Reading Strategies for A&P
- Synapse Structure & Function from Larry Keeley "Synapse structure and functions in the nervous system."
- Visual Genetics Education Centre's Topics for Higher Education
Biochemistry
General Biology
- BioInteractive - Teacher's resource that contains interactive models, videos, etc.
- Biology Corner
- Cell Biology Scitable by nature Education
- Khan Academy: Biology
- Visual Genetics Education Centre's Topics for Higher Education
Medical Terminology
- Interactive Medical Terminology (includes Interactive Exercises here)
Chemistry Content Study Websites
Among the sites listed here are many that are AP or Regents' level -- not because the material is equivalent to the material in college-level courses but because they can provide clarification on important, basic concepts.
One important study technique is to pre-test and post-test yourself. Several of these sites provide quizzes that can be used for that purpose.
- Acids & Bases from Chem4Kids - very simple, clear explanation
- Basic Stoichiometry - Youtube video
- ChemmyBear -flashcards (make sure you are on the GENERAL CHEM SECTION. Not AP)
- Chem Tutor
- Chemistry Fundamentals Program, UNC-Chapel Hill
- Chemistry Interactive Review Activities from Science Geek
- Crash Course in Chemistry
- Elements Games from Sheppard Software
- Khan Academy Chemistry Channel
- Kent Chemistry - AP Chemistry Topics and Tutorial Videos
- Leah4Sci Youtube Channel for Organic Chemistry
- Mr. Causey's Chemistry Youtube Channel
- Mr. Guch-“Calvalcade of Chemistry”
- Moof University
- The NEW Periodic Table Song (Updated) by ASAP Science
- New York Science Teacher Regent's Prep
- Periodic Table Game by Funbrain
- Regents Exam Prep Center
- Regents Review 2.0 - Live Television
- Science Joy Wagon - Study aids
- Stoichiometry Youtube Video by Brightstorm
- Quia Chemistry Cards
Earth Science Content Study & Resource Websites
- British Oceanographic Data Centre
- Freeview Video 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Deep Deep Sea' Oceanography Programme by the Vega Science Trust and the BBC/Open University
- Glossary of Physical Oceanography and Related Disciplines by Steven K. Baum, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center (PO.DAAC)
- NOAA Ocean and Weather Data Navigator
- Oceans - National Geographic
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
SCIENCE STUDY SKILLS - GENERAL
- Academy for Creative Teaching's Science Graphic Organizers
- Anki - flash-card maker app
- A Student's Guide to Writing in the Life Sciences from Harvard University
- Best Molecular and Cell Biology Apps and Websites
- Cells Alive! Study Aids
- Flashcard Machine
- How to Study Biology: 5 Study Techniques to Master Biology from Goconqr
- How to Study for the Sciences from Drs. Douglas D. Gaffin and Marille H. Hoefnagels, Department of Biology, University of Oklahoma, Student Learning Center’s Student Success Series
- ProProfs - online flashcard maker - free, ad-supported
- Studying Biology: I thought I knew everything (but I still got a bad grade)
- Study Tips for Biology Classes from Butte College
- Test Item Analysis - this is applicable to any course from Lion Den
- The Most Powerful Way to Remember What You Study - College Info Geek
- Three Dozen Study Tips For Introductory Biology by Dr. SG Saupe, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
Stress Management Resources
Stress is a part of college life. While no one can go to college without stress, all of us can develop our strategies for dealing with it.
Time Management Information
Check out the SLC's workshop, "Plan Your Time" for time management strategies.
Vocabulary Development
Other life management topics
Check out SUNY Oneonta's Making Cents Program