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| Variant title |
One hundred one ways to make studying easier and faster for college students |
| Contents |
Make a schedule -- Find a study spot -- Get organized -- Determine learning styles and use this knowledge -- Read for comprehension-general reading tips -- Read with a system-SQ3R and beyond -- Read with a plan: note-taking strategies -- Understanding supplementary materials -- Get more out of lectures -- Recognize the importance of critical thinking -- Prepare to study -- Active studying strategies -- Plan a test-taking strategy -- Take the objective exam -- Take the essay exam -- Take the open book exam -- Review returned tests -- Understand directive words and phrases -- Special considerations for each type of assignment -- Allow enough time -- Research early and eagerly -- Writing is only a small portion of the success -- Understand online and blended classes -- Master group projects -- Balance extracurricular and curricular activities -- Balance work and school -- Survive finals week -- Study abroad -- Utilize offered resources -- Use first year to prepare for rest -- Keep it real -- Boost your concentration -- Improve memory -- Improve vocabulary -- Stay motivated -- Maximize summer and semester breaks -- Ease the transition -- Approach the professor. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2014033741 |
| ISBN | 9781601389442 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1601389442 (alk. paper) |
