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Spring 2012
Sign up for these workshops in Building L, Room L200, call (708) 974-5746, contact Jeff Carpenter at bishs@morainevalley.edu or call (708) 974-5338 evenings, Mon.-Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m. Give your name, date, time, and topic when signing up.

ENGLISH GRAMMAR REVIEW
Review your knowledge of basic English grammar and writing. Review the parts of speech and improve your ability to write a well-constructed sentence with proper punctuation. Feel more comfortable with your writing assignments.

Workshop #1
Date: Monday, March 5
Time: 2-3p
Room: L-200
Presenter: Lara Hernandez-Corkrey
Workshop #3
Date: Wednesday, March 7
Time: Noon-1p
Room: L200
Presenter: Darlene Williams
Workshop #2
Date: Tuesday, March 6
Time:6-7p
Room: L200
Presenter: Jeff Carpenter
Workshop #4                                                         Date: Thursday, April 19
Time:2-3p
Room: L200
Presenter: Lara Hernandez-Corkery

STUDY SKILLS STRATEGIES
Are your study skills strategies hit or miss? Learn time-proven tips for efficient and effective study habits, such as using your time wisely, concentration, and learning and retention. These strategies will make you a better-prepared student.

Workshop #1
Date:  Monday , March 5
Time:  6-7p
Room: L200
Presenter: Jeff Carpenter
Workshop #2
Date: Thursday, March 29
Time: Noon-1p
Room: L200
Presenter: Darlene Williams

CRITICAL READING
Become a more efficient and flexible reader. Learn to get the most out of your textbooks. Become familiar with the SQ4R Method of reading. Use your reading time wisely.

Workshop #1
Date: Thursday, March 8
Time:  Noon-1p
Room: L200
Presenter: Darlene Williams

EFFECTIVE NOTE-TAKING
Are you having trouble concentrating in class? Learn how to take notes with the Cornell Method. Improve your listening skills and learn to take meaningful notes from the lectures and your textbook reading.

Workshop #1
Date: Monday, March 19
Time: 7-8p
Room: L200
Presenter: Jeff Carpenter
Workshop #2
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Time: Noon-1p
Room:L200
Presenter: Darlene Williams

PREPARING FOR A MATH TEST�
Using time tested strategies to help eliminate your math anxieties before taking your exams. Participants will learn effective study techniques that will assist them in overcoming unreasonable feeling of being under prepared.

Workshop #1
Date: Thursday, March 8
Time: 7-8p
Room: L200
Presenter: Gerald Delves
Workshop #3
Date: Tuesday, march 27
Time: 1-2p
Room:L200
Presenter: Gerald Delves
Workshop #2
Date: Wednesday, March 21                      Time:9-10a
Room: L200
Presenter: Lorraine Holzle
 

Registration preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (708) 974-5746

 
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