Queen's Learning Commons
Queen's UniversityLearning Skills
On this page you will find videos/tutorials that will help you improve some of your basic skills in a university setting. These skills include things like taking better notes and critical thinking.
Critical Thinking
The following videos discuss what critical thinking is and why it is important in a university setting.
Sources: "An Introduction to Critical Thinking" by Steven D. Schafersman - criticalthinking.org
Source: University of British Columbia Learning Commons Three-minute Tutorials
Taking Better Lecture Notes
The following video is a long tutorial on how you can take better lecture notes in class. They are designed to improve your comprehension
Source: Long Beach City College