Brock Library Asks: What's your Scholar Style?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  You have a research paper due Friday. When do you start working on it?

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  • A.
    The day I get the assignment
  • B.
    Early enough to have plenty of time...
  • C.
    Probably the week it is due.
  • D.
    Due Friday? Do Friday!
• 2.
  What does your current planner look like?

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  • A.
    Planned down to the minute.
  • B.
    Planned weeks in advance.
  • C.
    Colour coded
  • D.
    What planner?
• 3.
  What is the noise level in the room when you are studying?

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  • A.
    You can hear a pin drop.
  • B.
    Spotify is playing my new favourite album.
  • C.
    My group is chatting at a reasonable volume.
  • D.
    Ambient sounds are playing to avoid distraction.
• 4.
  Which study space would you prefer?

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  • A.
    A quiet corner, no distractions.
  • B.
    The study room I reserved online.
  • C.
    A study room with friends.
  • D.
    Wherever I can get comfortable.
• 5.
  While online, I spend most of my time...

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  • A.
    Searching/Googling facts (falling down the Wikipedia rabbit hole)
  • B.
    Checking out new bullet journal layouts
  • C.
    On Insta/TikTok/SnapChat
  • D.
    Getting lost in Reddit Threads
• 6.
  When assigned a group project, I...

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  • A.
    Groan with the knowledge that I will be doing most of the work.
  • B.
    Start making a to-do list for each of my team members.
  • C.
    Am excited! Group work is always a great opportunity to meet new people.
  • D.
    Think of ways to make the project more fun, like meeting at a coffee shop.
• 7.
  At a party, you will find me...

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  • A.
    Discussing the latest policitcal issues over the punchbowl
  • B.
    Hosting! Nothing is more rewarding than planning a well executed party!
  • C.
    Playing board games with a large group of friends.
  • D.
    Running fashionably late.
• 8.
  Other people would describe me as...

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  • A.
    Independent: I like to solve problems by myself
  • B.
    Organized: I live by my planner
  • C.
    Conversational: I am always talking
  • D.
    Scattered: I have a lot going on
• 9.
  My ideal vacation would involve...

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  • A.
    A trip to a big city with plenty to do.
  • B.
    A cruise with a full and detailed itinerary.
  • C.
    A cross-country road trip with your best friend.
  • D.
    A stay-cation. Asleep in my bed.
• 10.
  If I was an animal, I would be...

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  • A.
    A busy badger
  • B.
    A squirrel preparing for winter.
  • C.
    A chattering spider monkey.
  • D.
    A bear emerging from hibernation.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Efficiency Expert.

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  “The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing.” – Walt DisneyYou are an efficiency expert! When you get down to studying, you mean business. To maximize your study time, you usually will find a quiet, peaceful place to tackle your to-do list. You waste no time getting started on assignments, which gives you plenty of time to do your very best work. To make the most of your time, you schedule down to the minute and actually stick to the plan. cutting right to the chase.Library Services & ResourcesQuiet study spaces - The library has quiet and silent study zones all throughout our six floors. Find the one that suits you!Access to scholarly & peer-reviewed research - Back up your scholarly arguments with reliable sources and let the library cover the cost of those expensive journals. Request a Book - use OMNI to find a book on our shelves, Request it, and then pick it up at the Ask Us desk. That's efficient.Productivity & Study TipsTry an online calendar, such as Outlook Calendar - Part of the Office 365 suite all students have access to, it allows you to easily block out times and receive notifications from your phone telling you when it is time to move to the next thing. Learn keyboard shortcuts - Cut down the time it takes you to navigate around technology. Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V are only the beginning! Mac Keyboard Shortcuts / Windows Keyboard ShortcutsTake a break! You work hard, all day every day. Don’t forget to schedule some “me time” for that much needed self-care and relaxation. We have a Wellness Page if you need some support - maybe try some Library Yoga!If you're not using a password manager, you need to get on that - you could be saving precious seconds every time you log in! There's many to choose from, but Bitwarden is a great, free version.Why climb one stair at at time, when you can get it done in, like, two jumps?Quiz originally developed by UMKC Libraries, and adapted with permission.
• 2.
  The Perennial Planner.

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  “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-ExupéryYou are a perennial planner! You never start a project without first creating a plan of action, and nothing is more satisfying than checking items off a to-do list. Alone or with a group, you know what needs to be done and can easily stay on task. You are well organized and are not afraid to maintain a busy lifestyle, making room for school, a social life, and free time.As long as it's in the plan, right?Library Services & Resources Reserved study spaces - Easily reserve a room online for your scheduled study sessions! We have group study rooms for small groups, and new this year are bookable individual study spots. Check out Study Space and Rooms for more info.Quick answers through chat - our Ask Us Chat service allows you to message a library professional to get a quick answer and stay on schedule.Accessible spaces - Enjoy access to the library into the evening hours, accommodating our students’ busy schedules.Productivity & Study TipsUse Outlook Calendar and Microsoft To-Do, part of the Office 365 suite that all students have access to. Get live updates on what you should be working on to stay on task.Try out citation management tools, like Zotero, save time and make room in your busy schedule by helping with the hassle of creating citations.Really want to take your planning to the next level? Try Microsoft Planner to map out who is doing what, when. Keep yourself and everyone on task!Quiz originally developed by UMKC Libraries, and adapted with permission.
• 3.
  The Constant Collaborator.

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  “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” – Helen KellerYou are a constant collaborator! You know that brainstorming with others oftentimes leads to the best ideas. Study time is a group activity with lots of conversation, and you know you can rely on your study-partners to help learn those tricky concepts. Although having so many people around can lead to distractions, it is ultimately your friends that help you stay on track. C'mon team, let's get shining!Library Services & Resources Group Study Rooms - Have a large group of friends you want to study with? No problem! Our study rooms have whiteboards for visualizing ideas - and you can borrow whiteboard markers from the Ask Us desk.Meet with a Librarian - Bounce ideas off another person (who just happens to be an expert in all things research). Common areas - check out floors 5,6, 7 of James A. Gibson Library (in Schmon Tower) for a variety of spaces for you and your friends to collaborate or individual study spaces so you can be by yourself, but hear the low-level buzz of your fellow humans.Productivity & Study TipsWord Online - Working on a group project? Utilize the collaborative features in a Word Online (part of the Office 365 suite that all students can access), where everyone can edit a paper at the same time.Flash Cards - Take turns quizzing your friends for a collaborative study session. No index cards? No problem! Check online for cool flash card apps.Take time for yourself - It is great to work with others, but feel free to take some alone time to iron out the details.Together, we can save the world. Or at least pass the exam.Quiz originally developed by UMKC Libraries, and adapted with permission.
• 4.
  The Professional Postponer.

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  “You can't just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood. What mood is that? Last-minute panic.” – Bill WattersonYou are a professional postponer! While you may not be the first to complete an assignment, you strategically manage your time to meet your goals. An assignment is never late or never early. You complete it exactly when you mean to. You see the big picture and are not afraid to take on deadlines. Working under pressure is where you thrive. That's like a lifetime from now.Library Services & Resources Flexible hours - The library is open 7 days a week, letting you visit the library when you are ready.Chat with a librarian - Our online chat service, Ask Us Chat is available from wherever you are. Or book a virtual consult with our expert librarians to help guide your research and find the resources you need.Remote Access to Library Resources - For those times when you realize you have a paper due at midnight, and you need to access journal articles and eBooks immediately from the comfort of your own home.Makerspace - use that free time to pick up a new skill! Try 3D printing, laser cutting, or video production in the library's Makerspace.Productivity & Study TipsStructured Study Time - Plan your breaks, and reward yourself for all that effort. For example, try 50 mins studying, 10 minutes walking around/phone break.Break Large Tasks into Smaller Tasks - Don’t let that looming due date catch you off guard. Assign a personal due date for each small task instead of saving the whole assignment until the end.Our friends in A-Z Learning Services support the development of study and time-management skills. If being a postponer isn't for you, they have the resources to help you become a planner instead!No problem, I have this totally under control.Quiz originally developed by UMKC Libraries, and adapted with permission.