LCHS Library

Trailer for the “Crash Course” in Study Skills:

How (and Why!) to Take Notes	Tackling Reading Assignments
How Memory Works & Making the Most of Yours	Planning and Organization
Focus & Concentration	Procrastination – AKA Don’t Make It Harder Than It Has To Be!
Studying for Tests	Handling Test Anxiety
Papers & Essays	Physical Exercise & Brain Power
(For Papers & Essays, check the Purdue O.W.L. tab!)

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Expository Essay Guide	Narrative Essay Guide
Descriptive Essay Guide	Argumentative Essay Guide
Grammar Topics and Exercises – (Navigatation Menu on the left)	Punctuation Topics – (Navigation Menu on the Left)
Writing About Literature	Research and Citation
The undergraduate application section contains resources to help with the process of applying to undergraduate institutions. There is an overview of applying to undergraduate institutions, words of advice from undergraduate admissions officials from all over the US, and information on writing effective application essays.