Essential Study Skills by Wong, Linda -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Brief Contents Contents Preface

Overview Transitioning from the Fifth Edition to the Sixth Edition Chapter Features New Instructor Resources for the Sixth Edition Dedication Acknowledgments

To the Student

Starting the Term Starting Each Chapter Using Chapter Features A Note to You from the Author

Ch 1: Discovering and Using Your Learning Styles

Three Cognitive Learning Styles Linear and Global Learners Multiple Intelligences Learning Objectives Review Chapter 1 Review Questions

Ch 2: Processing Information into Your Memory

The Information Processing Model Your Conscious Mind: Working Memory Learning Objectives Review

Ch 3: Using Twelve Principles of Memory

Memory Tools The First Four Principles of Memory The Middle Four Principles of Memory The Last Four Principles of Memory Learning Objectives Review

Ch 4: Becoming a Time Manager and a Goal Setter

Balance in Your Life Kinds of Schedules Goal Setting Goal-Setting Strategies Learning Objectives Review

Ch 5: Developing Self-Management Skills

Concentration Motivation Stress Management Procrastination Management Learning Objectives Review

Ch 6: Developing Test-Taking Skills

Test Preparation Skills Test Performance Skills Test Anxiety Management Skills Mnemonics Learning Objectives Review

Ch 7: Strengthening Your Reading Skills

The Reading Process Surveying Reading Materials Paragraph Elements Terminology and Vocabulary Learning Objectives Review

Ch 8: Learning from College Textbooks

Active Reading Organizational Patterns Graphic Materials Reading in the Content Areas Learning Objectives Review

Ch 9: Developing Notetaking Skills

Textbook Notetaking Skills Annotation The Cornell Notetaking System Twoand Three-Column Notetaking Systems The Outline Notetaking System Learning Objectives Review

Ch 10: Listening and Taking Lecture Notes

Listening Skills Notetaking Systems for Lectures Effective Notetaking Strategies Learning Objectives Review

Ch 11: Creating and Using Visual Notes and Study Tools

Tailored Approach Visual Mappings Hierarchies Comparison Charts Index Card Notes Learning Objectives Review

Ch 12: Developing Skills for Objective Tests

True-False Questions Multiple-Choice Questions Matching Questions Educated Guessing Learning Objectives Review

Ch 13: Developing Skills for Recall, Math, and Essay Tests

Recall Test Questions Math Test Questions Essay Test Questions Learning Objectives Review

Appendixes

Appendix A: Answer Keys Appendix B: Exercises, Inventories, and Checklists Appendix C: Textbook Exercises

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