Resources and Study Links

Below you will find a list of resources that the Professional Tutors in the TLC find useful for your academic success. Can't find what you're looking for but no tutors are currently available? Don't forget that you can also reach tutors free of charge 24/7 from Tutor.com-- Find the link in your D2L courses!

Zoom

• LSC Zoom User Guide
• Video tutorials from Zoom
• The LSC Technology Help Desk
• LSC Students can download O354 (Word, Powerpoint, etc.) for free

D2L

• LSC’s Technology Support, Getting Started with D2L, and D2L Troubleshooting
• Intro to D2L video

Online Learning

• San Bernardino Valley College – Succeeding in Online Classes
• University of Iowa – How to Succeed Online (YouTube)
• Online Student's Manual for Success - A comprehensive set of tips and resources for succeeding in online classes
• Lake Superior College – Tips for Success
• LSC Library Digital Literacy and Technology Training
• LSC Library Digital Literacy and Technology Training

Technology Resources

• Technology resources
• Read&Write Literacy Software

• Test Preparation video
• The Study Cycle video
• Efficient Study Sessions video
• 7 Habits of highly Effective Nursing Students (helpful for all students!)
• Myths and Facts of the TLC
• Tips for Effective Note Taking

• E Math Help Factoring Calculator - Factoring calculator to help with factor mathematical expressions.
• Math Guided Self Placement
• Slader Differential Equations Solutions
• Slader Calculus I & II Solutions
• Free Online Scientific Calculator
• Wolfram|Alpha computes answers and provides knowledge on a wide variety of sciences, math, and many other topics.
• TEAS VI Math Test Prep Course (MathHelp.com)

General Statistics-Math 2205 (Randi Zimmerman)

Chapter 2: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 3: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 4: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 5: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 6: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 7: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 8: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 9: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 10: Using TI Calculator

Chapter 11: Using TI Calculator

In general, Khan Academy is a highly useful resource for the sciences, as well as other content areas. You may find the answers you seek by checking out the resources available through Khan Academy.

Annenberg Learner offers videos, pdf texts, and simulations covering a variety of topics for an assortment of courses (Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, etc.).

Wolfram|Alpha computes answers and provides knowledge on a wide variety of sciences, math, and many other topics.

Test Preparation

• NA/HHA (Learning Express Library)
• TEAS (Learning Express Library)
• TEAS (Mometrix)
• TEAS VI Math Test Prep Course (MathHelp.com)
• NCLEX-RN (Khan Academy)
• NCLEX-RN (Learning Express Library)

Chemistry: Aspects of / General 1 & 2 / Organic 1 & 2

• Khan Academy Chemistry
• Crash Course Chemistry (Youtube)
• The Organic Chemistry Tutor (YouTube, all Chem)
• Dynamic Period Table
• Slader Chemistry
• PhET Interactive Simulations

Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 / Human Body in Health and Disease / Pathophysiology

• Khan Academy Anatomy
• Brian Bich’s Histology
• Get Body Smart
• Crash Course A & P
• The Penguin Prof (YouTube)
• NCLEX-RN/ Pathophysiology
• Human Body Help Models by System
• Biodigital's 3D Human Body (requires you to create an account)

Cell Biology / General Biology 1 & 2 / Microbiology / Biology and Society

• Khan Academy Biology
• Crash Course Biology (YouTube)
• Khan Academy Cells / Microbiology
• Microbiology (YouTube)
• CELLS alive! Cells, Microbes and the Immune System

Environmental Science / World Health and the Environment

• AP Environmental Science (YouTube)
• Crash Course Environmental Science (YouTube)

Psychology / Sociology Classes

• Khan Academy Mental Health
• Khan Academy Human Behavior
• Developmental Psychology (YouTube)
• Khan Academy Individuals and Society

Intro to Geology / Geology of Natural Disasters / Astronomy

• Earth Science X (YouTube)
• Natural Hazards: Earth’s Processes Text
• Risk Assessment
• Khan Academy Astronomy

Grammar:

• Read&Write Literacy Software
• Grammarly - Free grammar app for correcting grammar
• Grammar Girl - Grammar tips

Research/Essays

• LSC Erickson Library
• Chat with a Librarian video
• Search the Library Catalog video
• Basic Tips for Getting Started in Essay Assignments video
• The Online Students’ Research Toolkit - Maryville University provides information about citations, sources, and other research topics
• Research and Citation Resources - Owl Purdue (OWL at Purdue is a great resource for all things writing!)
• Evaluating Sources: Online and Print Information
• UW-Madison Writer's Handbook - writing essays, grammar, style, etc.
• Strategies for Essay Writing - Harvard Writing Center
• A Guide to Writing Introductions
• Creating a Thesis Statement

Citations

• LSC Library Citatations
• LSC Library Citation Assistance
• Citation Assistance video
• KnightCite - Citation Generator (use with caution)
• Using Quotations

• Accuplacer practice tests and link to a study app
• Interactive practice test for the Accuplacer