Essential Study Skills

By Linda Wong

Book Overview

For students who need to develop the study skills required to successfully complete their college education--whether they attend a two- or four-year college or they are adult learners--ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 8th Edition, is their guide to success. Featuring the essential learning strategies for becoming a better student, this book helps students learn how to prepare for class, develop textbook reading strategies, use effective note-taking techniques, strengthen their test-taking skills, and use technology effectively. ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 8th Edition, adapts to any learning style and offers a step-by-step approach and numerous opportunities for practice throughout the textbook and accompanying CourseMate website. The new edition includes a dedicated chapter (12) entitled Using Technology, providing guidance on how students can use electronic tools to improve their study skills, conduct research (and avoid plagiarism), and succeed in online courses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1285430093
• ISBN13: 9781285430096
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I volunteered to read for the blind students at my college and discovered this book. Excellent presentation, great work up on all aspects of learning tools and skills. I am using the memory section of this book in the writing of my own book on credit card debt and budgeting. This would be a good book for a homeschooled student or high school student to read as well as for college students as they prepare for a good educational experience. A students work twice as hard as other students or they learn ways to work smarter. The second way gives you more "living" time.

Very practical and informative

I used this book as a textbook, when I was taking "College Study Skills" Course in my college. It helps the readers to develop skills such as notetaking, creating visual aids, preparing for exams, time management, identifying your learning style, and using the best of your memory. The book helped me a lot and I enjoyed it very much. I encourage teachers and students to use this book and I recommend it highly to anyone, who wants to become a better learner.