Preparation for your writing project begins with taking good class notes, reading the text or handouts, and understanding the assignment. Most importantly-and you already know this-do not procrastinate! Nothing will affect your grades as dramatically as starting early on your assignments!

Below are links to some Internet resources that can assist you with this stage of the writing process.

For some helpful tips about how to study in general, there is
http://www.how-to-study.com

To get some information about understanding your assignments better, click on
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/readassign.html#4

For tips on taking better class notes, go to
http://www.how-to-study.com/Taking%20Notes%20in%20Class.htm