TY - BOOK AU - McWhorter,Kathleen T. TI - College reading and study skills SN - 9780205734955 (pbk.) U1 - 428.40711 PY - 2010/// CY - Boston PB - Longman KW - Reading (Higher education) KW - Study skills N1 - 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 ER -