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Academic Reading
2001 |
Text.
Focuses on discipline-specific reading skills such
as how to apply, modify, and adapt general reading
skills to accommodate the unique features and requirements
of various academic disciplines. Provides a complete
review of comprehension and vocabulary skills and
general textbook reading strategies; then discusses
ways to apply these strategies to academic disciplines. |
Building Better Study
Skills
1989 |
Book.
Focuses on practical methods for achieving personal
and academic success in college. Concentrates on
five skills areas: Managing Time and Environment,
Reading Textbooks, Taking Class Notes, Using Information
Resources, and Preparing for and Taking Examinations.
Each chapter features two or more Skill Builder
exercises that give readers practice using the study
strategies and techniques described. |
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College Study Skills
Program:
1979, 1982 |
Book.
Offers readers several methods to improve study
skills. Topics covered: listening and taking
notes, vocabulary improvement, preparing for
tests, organizing time, and improving memory.
Exercises provided for readers to apply what
they’ve learned.
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| Comp Lab
1986
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Combines a self-teaching strategy with
systematic instruction in the features of standard
written English that cause the most difficulty for
basic writers.
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Confident Student,
The
2001
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Book.
Through self-knowledge, confidence builders, critical
thinking exercises, and computer applications, provides
readers the skills and strategies needed to guide
them toward completing their academic goals. End-of-chapter
activities test reader’s comprehension. Topics
covered: learning styles, goal setting, time management,
health, test preparation, organization, memory techniques,
and critical thinking strategies. |
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Critical
Thinking: Reading Across The Curriculum
1984
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Book.
Designed to give practice in reading academic material.
Essays expose readers to many subject areas, topics,
and ideas that they’re likely to confront in
college. Inclusion of ten multiple-choice comprehension
and evaluation questions after each selection provides
feedback to both students and instructor. General
questions serve as springboards for further analysis
and discussion.
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| Essays & Reports
1989
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Book.
Helps writers learn the skills they will need to tackle
any kind of essay or report. Students will learn how
to choose appropriate subjects, use the library more
efficiently, make reports more interesting, and to
include a bibliography or footnotes.
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| How to Study
1996
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Book.
Offers students methods to use in getting better grades,
especially on tests. Includes sections on how to create
a work environment, excel in class, take more effective
notes, use the library, and do research online.
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| How to Study in College
2001
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Book.
Gives many ideas, tips, and systems to help students
strengthen their academic skills. Subjects include
learning styles, time management, memory techniques,
effective note taking, using computers, and exam preparation.
Book uses a conversational tone to make reading pleasant.
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Improving Reading
Skills
1996
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Book.
Helps students improve skills required to meet
the demands of college work. Features 38 readings
drawn from books, magazines & newspapers. Students learn
reading & study skills as they read real-life
material. Readings of varying lengths & difficulty
have been chosen for their high interest level, diverse
writing styles, & timely coverage of current issues.
Involves readers with vocabulary through “Word
Origins” sections.
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Practicing College
Study Skills
2001
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Book.
Offers lessons and hands-on activities in note taking,
test taking, reading, and critical thinking strategies.
Lessons in time management, memory techniques, learning
styles, goal setting, and researching are followed
by easy exercises that test comprehension of the material.
Section on the writing process presents steps readers
can follow when writing.
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Reading Line
Program
1973
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Book series.
Offers readers content area related articles that
will help student’s read more effectively. Focus
is placed on how to interpret what student’s
have read, how to respond to it and how to formulate
questions and find answers to them. A section on note-taking
and test-taking is included.
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Reading
Skills Handbook
1985
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Book.
Teaches basic reading skills required for college
success. Handbook section discusses vocabulary, comprehension,
interpretation and evaluation, and basic study skills.
Mini-anthology of twenty-four reading selections and
practice exercises helps reinforce the handbook’s
instruction.
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Real Thing, The
1993
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Workbook and video.
Help readers understand the wide variety of disciplines
and teaching styles across colleges. Pre-listening
activities in workbook prepare students for the videotaped
classes. Helps readers succeed in courses packed with
large amounts of objective information. Gives strategies
for memorizing and preparing for objective and essay
exams.
Answer key available.
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Sack-Yourman
Study Skills Program
1971
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Books and Tapes.
Provides an analytical method for taking notes from
lectures and books.
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Study Skills (HM)
Program:
1979, 1982 |
Book.
Offers readers twelve study skills that will help
them study more efficiently. Topics covered: getting
meaning from context; note-taking methods; understanding
learning styles; active listening; memory techniques;
preparing for tests; and time management.
Exercises help students practice what they’ve
learned.
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Study Skills 127
Activities List
- Discover Your College Catalog
- Oral Reporting
- Few Words About Public Speaking
- How to Give A Speech
- Mastering Winning Presentation
- Skills: Using Visual Aids
- Speaking Effectively
- When to Say No to a Speech
1988 |
Article Series.
Each booklet Focuses on developing specific content
areas.
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Study Skills For
Learning Power
2001
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Book.
Provides readers with information on learning styles,
motivations and personality for a better understanding
of a readers own learning preference. Critical thinking
exercises include reflective journal questions, stimulating
group activities, and a variety of study skills exercises
including time management, note taking, reading and
test taking.
Tone is friendly and easy to understand.
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| Study Skills Strategies
1987
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Book.
Introduces techniques and skills readers should have
to become better learners. Brief entertaining lessons
on time control, note-taking strategies, critical
thinking, memory tips, and exam strategies provide
readers an opportunity to strengthen their study skills.
Effective for re-entry students. (For Reading 127)
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Studying A College
Textbook
1966
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Book.
Helps readers use their college textbooks more efficiently
and reduce study time. Focus is placed on preparation
and summary using the SQ3R method. Comprehension questions
check readers’ application of concepts learned.
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| The Confident Student
2001
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Book.
Through self-knowledge, confidence builders, critical
thinking exercises, and computer applications, provides
readers the skills and strategies needed to guide
them toward completing their academic goals. End-of-chapter
activities test reader’s comprehension.
Topics covered: learning styles, goal setting, time
management, health, test preparation, organization,
memory techniques, and critical thinking strategies.
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| User’s Guide to
College
1988
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Book.
Helps readers improve their test-taking abilities
by teaching them how to prepare for assignments and
tests. Uses question-and-answer format. Summary quizzes
test reader’s comprehension of concepts learned.
Answer key provided.
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