College reading and study skills

Part one: building a foundation for academic success

Part two: using college textbooks

Part three: essential reading skills

Part four: thinking critically as you read

Part five: strategies for academic achievement

Part six: thematic readings

Part seven: classroom simulation: textbook reading and writing.

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

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.