[PDF] College Reading And Study Skills eBook

Author : Kathleen T. McWhorter
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,4 MB
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Reading (Higher education)
ISBN : 9780321854063

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"College Reading and Study Skills" teaches reading, critical thinking and study skills for today's diverse students, encouraging them to apply these integrated skill sets to their coursework and future academic success." "Kathleen McWhorter wrote "College Reading and Study Skills," primarily, for courses that are half reading, half study skills. Emphasizing comprehension and metacognition, "College Reading and Study Skills" approaches reading and study skills as essential skills necessary for college success. The text focuses on reading and learning as a cognitive process, encouraging students to approach reading as an active mental process of selecting, processing, and organizing information to be learned.

Author : Kathleen T. McWhorter
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,43 MB
Release : 2011-07-13
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ISBN : 9780205074457

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Theà la carteedition features the exact same content as the traditional textbook, but in a convenient notebook-ready, loose-leaf version – allowing students to take only what they need to class. OurBooks à la Cartetitles offer a savings of 35%* and typically cost less than a used textbook! *subject to change

Author : John Langan
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,67 MB
Release : 2001-08
Category : Reading (Higher education)
ISBN : 9780072445992

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Substance Abuse Recovery in College explains in authoritative detail what collegiate recovery communities are, the types of services they provide, and their role in the context of campus life, with extended examples from Texas Tech University s influential CSAR (Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery) program. Using data from both conventional surveys and end-of-day daily Palm Pilot assessments as well as focus groups, the book examines community members experiences. In addition, the importance of a positive relationship between the recovery community and the school administration is emphasized. Topics covered include: The growing need for recovery services at colleges. How recovery communities support abstinence and relapse prevention. Who are community members and their addiction and treatment histories. Daily lives of young adults in a collegiate recovery community. Challenges and opportunities in establishing recovery communities on campus. Building abstinence support into an academic curriculum. This volume offers clear insights and up-close perspectives of importance to developmental and clinical child psychologists, social workers, higher education policymakers, and related professionals in human development, family studies, student services, college health care, and community services.

Author : Rona F. Flippo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 28,68 MB
Release : 1999-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 1135677204

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The Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source available for college reading and study strategy practitioners and administrators. In this thorough and systematic examination of theory, r

Author : John Langan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,38 MB
Release : 2008
Category : College readers
ISBN : 9781591940999

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Carefully explains and illustrates ten key reading skills that are widely recognized to be essential for literal and critical comprehension. Provides activities and reading selections to help you practice and master those skills.

Author : Dianna L. Van Blerkom
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,4 MB
Release : 2005-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780534645403

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"Learn how to learn more effectively! This comprehensive text helps you identify your learning style and select the most appropriate learning strategies for you. With hands-on self assessment tools and examples of how different learning strategies are applied, this book will help you get the most out of the college learning experience!"--Back cover.

Author : Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2011-06-18
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1440507457

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Here's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success. Educational consultant Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick uses a wide range of ideas taken from hundreds of students to help you find a unique, effective method suited for your individual learning style. You'll improve transcripts for college applications, ace standardized tests, and become a better student at any level of education. This indispensable guide shows you how to: Get the most out of class time Use the best strategies for note-taking and memorizing Improve writing skills Prepare completely for tests Safely and effectively conduct online research Use Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groups With this guide in your backpack, you'll be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.