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College reading and study skills / Kathleen T. McWhorter

By: McWhorter, Kathleen T.
Publisher: Boston : Longman, c2010Edition: 11th ed.Description: xiv, 530 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 28 cm.ISBN: 9780205734955 (pbk.); 0205734952 (pbk.).Subject(s): Reading (Higher education) | Study skillsDDC classification: 428.40711
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 -- Understanding paragraphs - 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.
Item type Current location Shelf location Call number Copy number Status Notes Date due Barcode
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 4, Shelf 14 , Side 1, TierNo 5, BayNo 6

 428.40711 MAC 2010 (Browse shelf) 1 Available GENLS, 148479 5000023956
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 4, Shelf 14 , Side 1, TierNo 5, BayNo 6

 428.40711 MAC 2010 (Browse shelf) 1 Available SHTEx,70000,02,GR 5000110000

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 -- Understanding paragraphs - 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.