Virtual Study Room: Study Tips and Resources

Wiregrass libraries has a reciprocal agreement with the Technical College System of Georgia Libraries, Odum Library at Valdosta State University, Baldwin Library at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton Georgia, and the William S. Smith Library at South Georgia College in Douglas Georgia. You are able to check out materials at any of the libraries while enrolled at Wiregrass! (NOTE: Resources and services may vary at each campus.)

Try These Helpful Tools to make Studying a little Easier!

• Pomodoro Timer - Pomodoro™ Technique is a time management method designed to help you get things done!
• iStudiez -"Track it all: student/life schedule, homework/assignments, and grades. This student-planner app helps you keep on top of your plans at any time with easy-to-follow organization and presentation. Build colorful block-style calendars/timetable and to-do categories. You can also track your progress using the simple grade-graph feature."
• Zotero -This is a free citation generator that helps you cite books, websites, and journals using APA, MLA, Chicago and more! Librarian's note: This is a helpful guide when creating citations; however, always go back and check over your bibliography/works cited page when you're finished as citation generators can often be incorrect. We have MLA and APA citation guides in the library that you can view, or you can visit Owl Purdue for additional information about citations.
• Blackboard App - Complete classwork easily, check announcements and due dates, and communicate with your instructors all through the Blackboard app that can be used on any mobile device!

The library offers LibGuides for several different programs! You can use these guides to find out more about the program, view resources that are program specific, and as a starting guide for research! Check out the LibGuides here: https://wiregrass.libguides.com/

Did you know that Wiregrass offers free online tutoring with Tutor.com?

With this resource, you can get help in:

• Introductory Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Introductory Economics, Introductory Accounting, Economics, Finance
• Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
• Basic Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry
• Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Literature
• Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, Introductory Philosophy
• U.S. History, European History, World History, Government
• Student Success: Life Skills Healthy Habits, Motivation and Goals, Stress Management, Using Technology
• Student Success: Study Skills Finding Scholarly Resources, Note-taking, Organizational Skills, Study Strategies, Time Management
• Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Programming: C++, Programming: Java, Programming: Python
• Acute Care, Allied Health, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Management, Epidemiology, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Services, Healthcare Administration, Medical Surgical, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Primary Care

To access Tutor.com, you will need to login to your Blackboard. You can then select any course you are enrolled in and click the option for tutoring on the left side of your screen. Tutor.com should open and you will be able to select the subject you need help in, and then the specific topic. 

These Lib-Guides contain helpful information for writing research papers!