College reading and study skills
By: Kathleen T. McWhorter
Edition: 11th ed.
Publisher: Longman
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 530
ISBN-13: 9780205734955
Subjects: Reading (Higher education); Study skills
Notes: Includes bibliographic references (p. 522-525) and index.
Table of contents: title: Setting goals and managing your time; title: Learning style and learning strategies; title: Improving learning and memory; title: Taking notes in class; title: Communicating in the classroom; title: Active reading strategies; title: Following thought patterns; title: Evaluating the author's message; title: Evaluating the author's techniques; title: Using context and word parts; title: Expanding your vocabulary; title: Reading graphics and evaluating visual and online sources; title: Reading other academic sources; title: Textbook highlighting and marking; title: Methods of organizing information; title: Sample textbook chapter; title: Study and review strategies; title: Preparing for exams; title: Taking exams; title: Improving your reading rate and flexibility; title: Theme A. Body adornment; title: Theme B. Controversies in science; title: Theme C. Technology and the internet; title: Online Theme D. Men's and women's communication.