ReAnne Brooks
Linda is joined by ReAnne Brooks for episode two of “Linda’s Keys to Academic Success.” ReAnne tells her story of a convoluted view of college, valuing social life over academia. Due to her grades and her lifestyle, ReAnne decided to make a change with Linda’s help.
For ReAnne, critiquing herself, reevaluating the choices that negatively affected her grades, and speaking to advisors allowed for a better, purposeful, switch in drive for being at Muskingum and continued learning. Now ReAnne is on track to graduate in December 2022.
Linda's 13 Keys to Academic Success
1-Purpose drives motivation. Why are you here at Muskingum University?
2-Go to class! Active learning in your classes.
3-Knowing about and utilizing campus resources.
4-Critique your study skills. What skills or strategies do you need to learn to do better?
5-Using study groups and effective preparation for tests.
6-Establish good time management skills.
7-Self-assessment and communication with professors.
8-Improve your critical thinking skills.
9-Write to your best ability. Get help from the Writing Center!
10-Communicate and work with your academic advisor, especially when planning classes for next semester.
11-Wisely using instructor feedback and criticism.
12-Utilizing the library and librarians.
13-Evaluate the end of the semester. What did I learn about myself?
This podcast was produced by MEDIA 365 Audio Production at WMCO's Studios at Muskingum University by Gracie Collins, TJ Davis, Samuel Pollock, Seth Roseberry, and Kailyn Shalosky.
Host Linda Hatfield is an Education Support Specialist at Muskingum University. She teaches "Keys to Academic Success," a class to help students dig into skills, tools, and strategies to help them focus on academics and find success in college. Linda has a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and has been an educator for over 25 years.
1-Purpose drives motivation. Why are you here at Muskingum University?
2-Go to class! Active learning in your classes.
3-Knowing about and utilizing campus resources.
4-Critique your study skills. What skills or strategies do you need to learn to do better?
5-Using study groups and effective preparation for tests.
6-Establish good time management skills.
7-Self-assessment and communication with professors.
8-Improve your critical thinking skills.
9-Write to your best ability. Get help from the Writing Center!
10-Communicate and work with your academic advisor, especially when planning classes for next semester.
11-Wisely using instructor feedback and criticism.
12-Utilizing the library and librarians.
13-Evaluate the end of the semester. What did I learn about myself?
This podcast was produced by MEDIA 365 Audio Production at WMCO's Studios at Muskingum University by Gracie Collins, TJ Davis, Samuel Pollock, Seth Roseberry, and Kailyn Shalosky.
Host Linda Hatfield is an Education Support Specialist at Muskingum University. She teaches "Keys to Academic Success," a class to help students dig into skills, tools, and strategies to help them focus on academics and find success in college. Linda has a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and has been an educator for over 25 years.
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