Keys to college studying : becoming a lifelong learner by Carter, Carol, Bishop, Joyce (Joyce L.), 1950-, Kravits, Sarah Lyman, D'Agostino, Jerome V instant download

Keys to college studying : becoming a lifelong learner by Carter, Carol, Bishop, Joyce (Joyce L.), 1950-, Kravits, Sarah Lyman, D'Agostino, Jerome V instant download

Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-434) and index, pt. I. Knowledge, skills, and preparation : where the future begins -- 1. Lifelong learning : reaching your potential in the twenty-first century -- How do you become a lifelong learner? -- How do you become a strategic learner? -- How can you get ready to study? -- 2. Learning styles and self-awareness : knowing who you are and how you learn -- Is there one best way to learn -- What are the benefits of knowing your learning style? -- How can you discover your learning style? -- How will knowing your learning style help you in your career? -- 3. Goal setting and time management : mapping your course and reducing stress -- How do you set and achieve goals? -- What are your priorities? -- How can you manage your time? -- Why is procrastination a problem? -- How can you reduce stress? -- 4. Critical thinking : tapping the power of your mind -- What is critical thinking? -- How does critical thinking help you solve problems? -- How do you construct and evaluate arguments? -- How do you think logically? -- What is media literacy? -- Skill building, chapters 1-4 -- pt. II. Reading, remembering, and understanding : making meaning from what you learn -- 5. Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and speed : reading faster and understanding more -- What will help you understand what you read? -- How can you set the stage for reading? -- How do you build a better vocabulary? -- How can you become comfortable reading American English? -- How can you increase your reading speed? -- 6. Mastering content : studying textbooks, technical documents, and literature -- How can SQ3R help you own what you read? -- How can you respond critically to what you read? -- What special approaches should you take to reading literature? -- How will reading skills help you in your career? -- 7. Reading visual aids : obtaining data through visual sources -- What are visual aids and how are they used? -- How do you read a table? -- What do…