The Systemic Learner

As a Systemic learner, you have a strong capacity and desire to learn. You are likely both excited and anxious about being back in school, and this is likely due to the fact that your experience and knowledge are still developing. You know you need to have strong foundations in writing style, grammar, mechanics, and citation style, but you might feel these are areas where your skills are not fully developed. Time management and focus might be hard as you're adjusting to your new academic life, and it might seem like your class content and your writing assignments do not always relate to each other.

Strengths

  • Self-awareness – you know what makes you anxious

  • Desire to succeed

  • Present and ready to learn; want to deepen your experience and knowledge

  • Willing to accept assistance

Development

  • Self-efficacy for academic skills (belief in yourself)

  • Self-regulation of time and work

  • Seeking a writing tutor for help understanding assignments and getting started

  • Critical reading skills

  • Reading sources and using them in writing

  • Developing a voice as a writer

  • Time management

  • Knowing what resources are available and where to find them

As a systemic learner, building your foundation of experience and knowledge is critical. One way to do this is to self-assess your skills in areas like in grammar and mechanics, APA Style, and academic integrity. You are strongly encouraged to follow the links below for customized quizzes and resources to help develop these skill areas.

Your Campus Academic Support Centers