1. Open the Workbook One Section at a Time

• Read the introductory information for useful study strategies that you can use throughout all of your learning systems.
• Now you can open “Section 1” to get started.
• Review the two sections on page one: The assignments and the learning objectives.
• Hint: Objectives help you identify the important topics and you may want to refer back to them when you have completed the assignments.

2. Follow the Reading and Work Assignments

• Read the assigned portions of your text(s) (Reminder: If the material is new to you, you may want to break the reading up into different “study sessions”).
• When you have completed the readings, it is time to open the workbook and complete that section in the workbook.
• Hint: Try to answer the questions in your own words – this helps YOU to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. It can be tempting to rush through the questions but it is better to take your time.

3. Check Your Work

• Workbook questions have references to page numbers you should consult to check your knowledge.
• Hint: A highlighter might help you to mark sections where you want to re-read.
• The Quick Reference Guide answers the questions from the workbook so this will be a valuable way for you to quickly check your progress.

4. Review

• You have now identified where you need to focus your energies for this section.
• Remember, you are not alone. If you feel "stuck," contact an academic advisor at 800-479-2805 for assistance.
• When you feel you know all the information in a section, take the self-assessment exam at the end of the Workbook section.

5. Congratulations ~ You are ready to begin the next section

• Repeat this process throughout each learning system.