The following list of resources contains everything from a blank copy of Cornell Notes to a list of common Greek and Latin root words that commonly appear in scientific texts. Feel free to use whichever resources you find most useful -- they're only here to help YOU be more successful!
Blank Cornell Notes Sheet (Word document) - Cornell notes are great for organizing while taking notes. The two columns allow you to create headings, main ideas, or essential questions in the left column, and organize the specific details that coordinate with each of those sections in the right column. Feel free to print out several copies if this note-taking method seems like it will work for you.
Common Greek and Latin Root Words (Word document) - Familarizing yourself with this list of Greek and Latin root words definitely won't hurt! In fact, it will probably help you be more successful in every science class you take. That's because most of the vocabulary terms you encounter in science are Greek or Latin, or at least contain Greek or Latin root words.
Key Questions to Ask When Analyzing Media (Word document) - Though we've only taken class time in Environmental Science to discuss the importance of being media literate in this day and age, these questions are helpful for anyone who wants to understand the messages in media that surround them all day, every day. It's important to remember, as you learn from various forms of media -- books, magazines, on-line journals, websites, YouTube clips, etc. -- that all media is constructed with a purpose in mind. These questions help you reach a deeper understanding of media messages and media themselves. For more information about media literacy, please visit www.ithaca.edu/looksharp. This handout was created by Project Look Sharp at Ithaca College.
Key Questions to Ask When Producing Media (Word document) - Just as it is important to be critical of any and all forms of media that deliver messages to you on a daily basis, it is also important that you ask yourself some essential questions as you construct your own media. Remember -- all media is constructed. When you make a PowerPoint, brochure, poster, paper, etc. for your classes, you're creating materials that help you deliver a specific intentional message. If you can't answer the questions on this list about the media that you construct, perhaps, you haven't created the best media to help you get your purposeful message across. For more information about media literacy, please visit www.ithaca.edu/looksharp. This handout was created by Project Look Sharp at Ithaca College.