So, now you're in a grad program after having been out of school for a few years and you need to take some of your old study habits out of the closet and hit the books again. Relax--you've been doing on the job for the past few years what you will also need to do in school. While it's true that you may have more reading than you've done in awhile, you now have more practical experience to hang terms and practices on. In case you want to explore some of the resources that might be of use in polishing some skills, check out the links below

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Speed Reading

Here is a brief listing of shareware software programs that can be downloaded and tried out to help you develop speed reading skills. Remember that most speed reading programs help you increase the amount of text you can take in at a glance, and most of all help you develop flexible reading practices--adjust speed to difficulty of material and your need. Read with a purpose to increase speed.

• CNET Shareware  (4 programs listed)

Time Management

• Executive Desk (time management, planner, goals, scheduler, etc.)

Note taking

Writing Skills

Other Software Resource

• Power Point Add-ons
• Paint Shop Pro (good graphics program)
• APA Style software
• Grammar Checkers