Student Resources

Here are some trusted tools, guides, and resources to help you study smarter, research better, and build skills for the future.

🧠 Study Smarter, Not Harder

• Active Recall and Spaced Repetition: A Beginner’s Guide – Learn how to actually remember what you study.
• Cornell Note-Taking System – An easy, effective way to organize your notes.

🔎 Research Tools

• Google Scholar – Find academic sources instead of random websites.
• ResearchRabbit – Visualize and discover related research articles easily.

✍️ Writing Better Assignments

• Grammarly (Free Version) – Check grammar, spelling, and tone.
• Hemingway Editor – Make your writing clearer and easier to read.
• Purdue OWL - Referencing Help – How to cite sources correctly.

🧠 Critical Thinking + Media Literacy

• The Fallacy Files – Learn how to spot bad arguments and logical errors.
• Snopes Fact Checking – Quickly fact-check claims and news stories.

🤖 Responsible Use of AI

• Understanding AI in Education (Article) – A quick overview of the pros and cons of AI tools for students.
• A Student's Guide to Using AI Ethically – How to use AI without crossing academic integrity lines.

🧘 Mental Health and Study Balance

• Beyond Blue Study Stress Tips – Strategies for managing study stress and staying mentally healthy.
• Smiling Mind App (Free Meditation) – Short mindfulness exercises for students.

🎓 Free Learning Platforms

• CS50 - Harvard's Free Coding Course – One of the best free introductions to computer science.
• FreeCodeCamp – Learn web development, Python, machine learning, and more.
• OpenLearn by the Open University – Free short courses across dozens of subjects.

🚀 Career Planning and Skill Building

• MyFuture (Australia) – Explore career pathways and planning advice.
• JobOutlook (Australia) – Discover what different jobs are really like.

This resource list will grow over time — feel free to check back whenever you need a little extra support or inspiration!