The Everything Guide to Study Skills : Strategies, tips, and tools you need to succeed in school!.
Title:
The Everything Guide to Study Skills : Strategies, tips, and tools you need to succeed in school!.
Author:
Muchnick, Cynthia C.
ISBN:
9781440511875
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (306 pages)
Series:
Everything®
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- The Top Ten Habits of Successful Students -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: School Is Your Job -- Chapter 2: Getting the Most Out of Classroom Time -- Chapter 3: Class Selection -- Chapter 4: Teachers Are People, Too -- Chapter 5: Time Management -- Chapter 6: Taking Notes in Class -- Chapter 7: Taking Notes Outside of Class -- Chapter 8: Reading Texts -- Chapter 9: Effective Study Skills -- Chapter 10: Preparing for Classroom Tests and Exams -- Chapter 11: Tests and Exam Preparation Tips -- Chapter 12: Taking Tests and Exams -- Chapter 13: Writing Essays: Getting Started -- Chapter 14: Becoming a Great Researcher -- Chapter 15: Finally: Writing Your Essay -- Chapter 16: Revisions and the Final Draft -- Chapter 17: Online Learning -- Chapter 18: Extracurricular Activities, Jobs, Volunteering, and Summer Plans -- Chapter 19: Find and Pursue Your Passion -- Appendix A: Study Calendar -- Appendix B: Standardized Testing -- Appendix C: Resources and Websites -- Appendix D: Internet Resources for College Students -- Index.
Abstract:
Here's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success. Educational consultant Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick uses a wide range of ideas taken from hundreds of students to help you find a unique, effective method suited for your individual learning style. You'll improve transcripts for college applications, ace standardized tests, and become a better student at any level of education. This indispensable guide shows you how to: - Get the most out of class time - Use the best strategies for note-taking and memorizing - Improve writing skills - Prepare completely for tests - Safely and effectively conduct online research - Use Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groups With this guide in your backpack, you'll be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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