College Reading and Study Skills (11th Edition) - Softcover

McWhorter, Kathleen T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205734952 ISBN 13: 9780205734955

Publisher: Longman, 2009

Synopsis

Getting the students to reflect on their thinking, College Reading and Study Skills is a college reading and study text depicting reading as a process and providing concise instruction, skill application exercises, and exercises using textbook excerpts to contribute to success in college.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Emphasizing critical thinking, College Reading and Study Skills approaches reading and study skills as active learning processes. Chapter on Reading Electronic Sources demonstrates the why and how of reading Web materials and electronic learning aids. Learning experiments help readers gain a better understanding of the principle presented in each chapter. Thematic readings create a framework so readers can practice critical thinking skills and make connections. Readings are drawn from a variety of sources, including newspapers, journal articles and Web pages. Visual aids, diagrams, tables, charts, etc. found throughout the book help visual learners process important information. Important study skills such as setting goals, understanding learning style and taking notes are covered in-depth in their own chapters. For those interested in developing their reading and study skills.

About the Author:

Kathleen T. McWhorter Niagara County Community College KATHLEEN T. MCWHORTER has taught reading and writing courses for over 30 years at Niagara County Community College. Her many titles provide various and flexible approaches to teaching reading and writing strategies that accommodate a range of learning and teaching styles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0205734952
• ISBN 13: 9780205734955
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544