October 27, 2009 - The University of Akron
October 27, 2009 - The University of Akron
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<strong>October</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2009</strong><br />
And to the future . . .<br />
Exam Excellence, Part I<br />
Katherine Silver Kelly,Director Academic Success Programs<br />
With four weeks <strong>of</strong> class to go, many <strong>of</strong> you are worried about exams. Whether this is your first experience with law school<br />
exams, you want to improve on last year’s performance, or maintain an already strong performance, ASP programs and services<br />
can help.<br />
ASP Library<br />
<strong>The</strong> ASP has a library <strong>of</strong> study aids available for short-term loan. Study aids include hornbooks, commercial outlines, flashcards,<br />
flowcharts, practice exam questions (essay and multiple choice), and course lecture CDs.<br />
Workshops<br />
Exam Excellence: study plans, open-book exams, writing essays, multiple-choice questions.<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 29th in W214<br />
• 12:15‐1:00 & 5:15‐6:15<br />
Stress Management Lunch/Dinner: presented in conjunction with Assistant Dean Lauri Thorpe.<br />
Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable meal Thursday, November 5th in the student lounge<br />
• 12:00‐1:00 & 5:15‐6:15<br />
Representatives from the <strong>University</strong> Counseling and Testing Center and Student Recreation & Wellness will provide information<br />
on recognizing, managing, and relieving stress.<br />
First-Year Exam Simulation & Analysis (November 9-12)<br />
Taking practice exams is one <strong>of</strong> the most valuable ways you can prepare for exams. Exam simulations provide you the<br />
opportunity to answer a sample exam question under test conditions followed by discussion and analysis.<br />
Monday, November 9 Contracts<br />
• 1:00-2:00 (Sections 1 & 2) W210<br />
• 5:00pm –6:00 (evening section) W210<br />
Tuesday, November 10 Property<br />
• 1:00-2:00 (Section 1) W210<br />
• 3:00-4:00 (Section 2) W210<br />
Wednesday, November 11 Civil Procedure<br />
• 11-12 (Section 1) W210<br />
• 1:00-2:00 (Section 2) W 210<br />
Thursday, November 12 Torts<br />
• 1:00-2:00 (Section 1) L165<br />
• 1:00-2:00 (Section 2) L167<br />
• 5:00-6:00 (evening section) L167<br />
Drop-in Assistance (November 12-16)<br />
ASP Assistants are available during these drop-in times:<br />
Monday 10:45-1:00, 4:30-6:15<br />
Tuesday 10:45-2:00, 4:00-5:30<br />
Wednesday 12:00-2:30, 5:00-6:15<br />
Thursday 1:00-2:00, 3:00-4:00<br />
Friday 9:30-10:30, 12:15-1:15<br />
As usual, don’t hesitate to see ASP Director Katherine Silver Kelly with questions and concerns regarding exam preparation and<br />
other study or academic issues.<br />
Academic Success Programs: room 315 (Library 3 rd floor), 330-972-8065, ksk10@uakron.edu.<br />
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