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Do you sometimes struggle to determine what to write down during lectures? Have you ever found yourself wishing you could take better or more effective notes? Whether you are sitting in a lecture hall or watching a lecture online, note-taking in class can be intimidating, but with a few strategic practices, anyone can take clear, effective notes. This handout will discuss the importance of note-taking, qualities of good notes, and tips for becoming a better note-taker.

The Moorhead Foundation is excited to announce the current Minnesota State Moorhead Foundation Award honorees.

Courses that have not been taught during a five (5)-year span will be automatically removed from the Catalog by the Registrar. Should a course not be taught in a three (3)-year period, the responsible department and dean will receive a notice from the Registrar that the course will be removed if it’s not taught over the following two (2) – year period. Certain types of courses are not subject to this policy. Excluded from this policy are: Topics, Internship/Practicums, Independent and Individual Study, including Readings, i.e. courses open to enrollment by one or more students for a mentored or guided learning experience.

Dennis, a part-time MSUM student in art education, shares his gift with Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding communities as the powwow’s head male dancer.

All study for university credit may be recorded with the following grade designations: A+ 4.00 Grade points per credit A 4.00 Grade points per credit A- 3.67 Grade points per credit B+ 3.33 Grade points per credit B 3.00 Grade points per credit B- 2.67 Grade points per credit C+ 2.33 Grade points per credit C 2.00 Grade points per credit C- 1.67 Grade points per credit D+ 1.33 Grade points per credit D 1.00 Grade point per credit D- 0.67 Grade points per credit F 0.00 Grade points per credit FN 0.00 Grade points per credit I Incomplete P Pass IP In Progress AU Audit W Withdrawal EX Exchange – used to document registration. This grade does not affect GPA or Satisfactory Progress.

Many students realize that their high school study habits aren’t very effective in college. That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you; it just means you need to learn some more effective study skills. Fortunately, there are many active, effective study strategies that are shown to be effective in college classes.