Online Companion: The Complete Student, Achieving Success in College and Beyond

Web Links to Accompany Chapter 9: Testing, Testing

Mnemonic Devices
When it comes to mnemonics, the Wikipedia doesn't disappoint. The collaborative online encyclopedia has tons of simple mnemonics, links to other mnemonic systems (like the Journey System, Peg System, and Method of Loci), and a history of mnemonic devices. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/

Testing Tips
Speaking of mnemonics, the multilingual Web site, Study Guides and Strategies, has a good one for studying: M.U.R.D.E.R. (Mood, Understand, Recall, Digest, Expand, Review). Once you're done M.U.R.D.E.R.ing your studies, check out the sections on preparing for and taking tests. Many wise words targeted to true/false, open book, oral exams, multiple choice, and essay tests. Go to http://www.studygs.net/
Tips on reducing test anxiety and how to make the most of cramming: http://www.testtakingtips.com/

Overcoming Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is common among college students. It's normal to feel some level of anxiety or stress regarding upcoming exams, papers, or presentations. Most people can reduce anxiety levels through preparation. Find out how by exploring the Mental Health information at: http://www.campusblues.com

Dealing with Failure
Melodrift Productions is an independent record label offering promotional features to artists internationally. But you don't have to be an aspiring musician to take in some general wisdom by browsing their tutorials. Among essays on Inspiration and Motivation, is a particularly applicable tutorial called: Time to Get Realistic: Coping with Disappointment and Failure. Go to http://melodrift.com/tutorials/