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College reading and study skills / Kathleen T. McWhorter

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boston : Longman, c2010.Edition: 11th edDescription: xiv, 530 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780205767236
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB2395.3 .M478 2010
Contents:
Setting goals and managing your time -- Learning style and learning strategies -- Improving learning and memory -- Taking notes in class -- Communicating in the classroom -- Active reading strategies -- Following thought patterns -- Evaluating the author's message -- Evaluating the author's techniques -- Using context and word parts -- Expanding your vocabulary -- Reading graphics and evaluating visual and online sources -- Reading other academic sources -- Textbook highlighting and marking -- Methods of organizing information -- Sample textbook chapter -- Study and review strategies -- Preparing for exams -- Taking exams -- Improving your reading rate and flexibility -- Theme A. Body adornment -- Theme B. Controversies in science -- Theme C. Technology and the internet -- Online Theme D. Men's and women's communication.
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Includes bibliographic references (p. 522-525) and index.

Setting goals and managing your time -- Learning style and learning strategies -- Improving learning and memory -- Taking notes in class -- Communicating in the classroom -- Active reading strategies -- Following thought patterns -- Evaluating the author's message -- Evaluating the author's techniques -- Using context and word parts -- Expanding your vocabulary -- Reading graphics and evaluating visual and online sources -- Reading other academic sources -- Textbook highlighting and marking -- Methods of organizing information -- Sample textbook chapter -- Study and review strategies -- Preparing for exams -- Taking exams -- Improving your reading rate and flexibility -- Theme A. Body adornment -- Theme B. Controversies in science -- Theme C. Technology and the internet -- Online Theme D. Men's and women's communication.