From the Book - Thirteenth edition.
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
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
Study and review strategies
Improving your reading rate and flexibility
Theme B. Controversies in science
Theme C. Technology and the internet
Online Theme D. Men's and women's communication.