Academic Resources

The office offers academic counseling, assessment screening for learning disabilities, strategic information to enrich learning, learning style assessment and academic coaching and accountability. 

The Writing Center >> is another valuable resource that is available on campus.

Below please find links to a number of institutions and organizations that provide information on a variety of academic topics:

General Academic Resources

• Comprehensive overview of study topics >> (howtostudy.org)
• Useful study guides and strategies >> (studygs.net)

College-Level Reading

• SQ4R Reading Method >> (U of Guelph)
• Improve Speed and Comprehension >> (CalPoly)
• Active Reading >> (U of Guelph)

Exam Preparation

• Create an exam study plan >> (George Washington University)
• Strategies for test success >> (Sweet Briar College)
• How to raise your test scores >> (George Washington University)
• Studying for different types of tests >> (studygs.net)

Note-Taking

• 5 Tips for note-taking >> (jerz.setonhill.edu)
• 5 Methods of note-taking >> (CalPoly)

Test Anxiety

• Recognizing and reducing test anxiety >> (George Washington University)
• Study habits and test anxiety >> (University at Buffalo)

Time Management

• Time tracker >> (Ohio University)
• Tips for managing your time wisely >> (about.com)
• Time management >> (Stanford University)
• Google calendar >>
• Semester overview form (pdf)
• Wheaton weekly schedule form (pdf)
• Weekly schedule form by hour (pdf)

Tips for Successful Transition to College

• Various topics of interest for first year students >> (education.com)
• Study early and often >> (Clemson University)
• Preparing for postsecondary education (for students with disabilities) >> (U.S. Dept. of Education)

Writing

• Wheaton College Writing Center>>
• Assistance for writing research papers available at Buswell Library>>

Library Resources

The following resources are available to all students at the Buswell Library:

• 21 inch Computer Monitor
• Large Character Keyboard
• Kurtzweil 1000
• Adobe Professional
• 2nd Speech Center Software
• Six Mac Computers with VoiceOver Software
• Copiers capable of scanning to email
• Aladdin Ultra video magnifier

Reference Librarians are available to assist with research papers and projects. They are located at first floor information desk.

Hours:

• M-Th: 9am-10pm
• Fri: 9am -5pm
• Sat: 1pm-5pm

For more information please call Buswell Library at 630-752-5102.