Kickstarting your academic career: skills to succeed in the social sciences

Where to start? The basics of the classroom: The syllabus : the rules of the game ; Large class dynamics ; Smaller classes and tutorials, sections, or labs ; Revisiting the lecture ; Important points to remember

So you thought you knew how to read? Readings and notes for class: Textbooks ; Note taking in classes ; Important points to remember

On the midterm grind: The professor gave you a study guide

lucky you! or not ; Study groups ; Types of exams and strategies for each ; Getting your grade ; Important points to remember

Finding your curiosity and research zen : skills and the projects that build them

Can you google that?: Where to find information ; Finding data ; How to (and How not to) find information ; Can you google that? ; How authoritative are your sources? ; What to do with your information : writing, organizing, and common mistakes ; Research and crunch time ; Important points to remember.