College reading and study skills

Main Author: McWhorter
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston: Longman, 2010.
Edition:11th ed.
Subjects:
Table of 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