Notetaking Skills (Listening Notetaking) Effective notetaking from lectures and readings is an essential skill for university study. Good notetaking allows a permanent record for revision and a register of relevant points that you can integrate with your own writing and speaking. Good notetaking reduces the risk of plagiarism. It also helps you distinguish where your ideas came from and how you think about those ideas. Effective notetaking requires: recognising the main ideasidentifying what information is relevant to your taskhaving a system of note taking that works for youreducing the information to note and diagram formatwhere possible, putting the information in your own wordsrecording the source of the information 1. As you take notes from a written source, keep in mind that not all of a text may be relevant to your needs. Are you reading for a general understanding of a topic or concept? Before you start to take notes, skim the text. A few tips about format 2. 3. 4. See next: Listening-notetaking strategies
Where to Save, Where to Splurge: Drugstore vs. High-End Makeup Photo Credit Here at CF, we’re all about saving money anywhere we can — especially when it comes to beauty products. Whether it’s by couponing at the drugstore or shopping on discount sites, we love when we can snag a good deal on cosmetics. But while it’s nice to save money, in some cases, the old saying “you get what you pay for” applies. So how do you decide where to spend your money? 3 Product Categories to Save On Below, I’ve listed the three types of products you should usually buy for cheap. 1. Products (L-R): 1. Because mascara has the shortest lifespan of all cosmetics, needing to be replaced about every 3-4 months, it should definitely be one of the products you pick up at the drugstore. While not all drugstore mascaras are created equal, many of them are as good, or even better, than their designer counterparts. 2. Products (L-R): 1. 3. Products (L-R): 1. 3 Product Categories to Splurge On 1. Products (L-R): 1. 2. Products (L-R): 1. 3. Products (L-R): 1. What do you think?
How to Learn Speed Reading: 21 steps Steps Part 1 Learning to Speed Read <img alt="Image titled Learn Speed Reading Step 1" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn" onload="WH.performance.clearMarks('image1_rendered'); WH.performance.mark('image1_rendered');">1Stop talking to yourself. <img alt="Image titled Learn Speed Reading Step 6" src=" width="728" height="410" class="whcdn"> Speed Reading Step 6.360p.mp46Try RSVP software. Part 2 Skimming Text Part 3 Timing Your Reading Speed
Buy This, Not That: Top 5 High-End Makeup Substitutes Let’s be real — as college students on budgets, it’s hard to justify paying for high-end makeup when we should be saving our money for essentials like school, food, and rent. But if you’re a beauty junkie like me, then you know how to stretch the meaning of “essential” to include cosmetics. As a beauty addict, I’ve tried products on both ends of the spectrum, from low-end to high-end, and have finally figured out which drugstore products are the best alternatives to similar expensive products. If you’ve been searching for an inexpensive alternative for one of your favorite, but pricey beauty products, read on for my top 5 high-end makeup substitutes. 1. This is one product I can’t rave enough about! This mascara is simply amazing – it will give you a dramatic false lash effect without any clumping or flaking. For daytime, I love to apply this mascara to the tips of my lashes after curling – this gives a nice, natural hint of color. 2. Let me count the ways I love Colorstay. 4. 5.
50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life. To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades. Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one. While not totally comprehensive , here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Check out these books for more ideas on pertinent life skills:
Makeup College Wardrobe Essentials for College Girls I received the following email recently: “Hey i love your site and find it really helpful. I’m a senior in high school and will be in college next fall. Photo by TeeRish This is a question I get a lot and I’m pretty sure most girls have trouble with this. You want to keep up with trends, but at the same time, you want clothes that won’t be unwearable next season. Here is what I believe to be the definitive guide to what every college girl should have in her wardrobe. Absolute Must’s 4-5 Pairs of Jeans That Fit Well Jeans (not sweatpants!) One of these pairs can be a trendy style, like skinny jeans or wide leg jeans. Brands to check out: American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap A Classic Dress Dress by Banana Republic This is my favorite because it’s pretty much an entire outfit in one easy piece. Let’s face it: most college girls aren’t going to cocktail parties that require LBD’s. 4-6 Basic Tank Tops Tank Top by A&F Brands I like: H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap Body. 1-3 Chic Cardigans
What to Wear in Winter – Cute Outfits for Cold Weather Last week I wrote about How to Dress Well in Cold Weather, and a few of you asked to see some examples of cute winter outfits. While you should always be true to your own personal style, here are a few of my ideas for fabulous wintertime looks that won’t break the bank. Outfit #1 – Elegant & Simple This is an outfit that anyone could pull off. By pairing a neutral gray jacket with skinny jeans and some simple black boots, it’s sophisticated and easy to wear for almost any occasion. Product Information: Bag – $34.80 at Forever 21, Cropped Trench Coat – $39.99 at Charlotte Russe, Jeans – $29.99 at Charlotte Russe, Scarf – $9.80 at Forever 21, Boots – $32.80 at Forever 21 Outfit #2 – Uptown Girl This look would be perfect for the fashionista who appreciates interesting cuts and luxe materials, and who isn’t afraid to play with a little color. Outfit #3 – Accessory Addicted This is the perfect look for a girl who loves to accessorize but doesn’t want to fuss about her clothes.
What to Wear on a Rainy Day Photo credit. With the June gloom we’ve been experiencing across the US recently, I’ve received tons of emails from you guys wanting outfit ideas for rainy days. It can definitely be tough to dress for a rainy day because there are so many things to consider. From what type of material you can wear (suede shoes are a no-go) to how to stay dry without sacrificing style, dressing well when it’s rainy out requires a little planning in advance. Don’t worry, though! Rainy Day Fashion Tips Add color! A cute umbrella can be an accessory. Kids umbrellas are cheap, cute, and perfect for one person. Don’t spend a lot on an umbrella. A classic trench coat is always perfect for rainy weather. Be careful of the materials you wear in rain. At the same time, don’t worry too much about a 100% waterproof jacket. Go crazy when it comes to rain boots. 6 Rainy Day Outfit Ideas Outfit #1 When it rains in the summer, you can get away with rain boots paired with shorts, a tee, and cardigan. Outfit #2 Outfit #3
Food Style Back-to-School Shopping: 12 Must-Haves for the Fall 2013 Semester Photo Credit There are several things you learn the hard way when you go off to college: the cafeteria closes early, some teachers lock their doors the second class starts, and high heels are so cute for a night on the town – but only if you’re going to one place and taking a taxi there! To help ease your troubles, we have compiled a list of essential clothes, shoes, and accessories for the Fall 2013 semester. We’ve rounded up the best and most wallet-friendly items from around the ‘net that will not only look great, but are also absolute must-haves for college-aged women. All of the items below should be your go-to items this semester because they are versatile and functional. Even if this is your second, third, or fourth year on campus, here are 12 trendy, yet practical pieces to add to your wardrobe: 1. Product Information: 1 – Francesca’s, 2 – Maurice’s, 3 – Delia’s, 4 – Lulu’s, 5 -Alloy, 6 – Alloy, 7 – Francesca’s, 8 – Alloy 2. The best-kept secret of looking great in college? 3. 4.